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Police deny neglect of officers deployed for Osun election
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· September 4, 2026
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Key points Reports had suggested that personnel were not properly taken care of, but the police say this is not true. The Nigeria Police Force has denied neglecting officers who were deployed for an election.
The Nigeria Police Force has denied neglecting officers who were deployed for an election. Reports had suggested that personnel were not properly taken care of, but the police say this is not true. According to the police, all officers received their entitlements.
Further details about the situation are available from the source. The police statement is a response to concerns about the treatment of officers during the election.
The election in question was a governorship election in Osun, and the police have sought to reassure the public that officers were not neglected during the deployment.
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Published: September 4, 2026 ·
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