Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the Inspector-General of Police to arrest and prosecute anyone involved in criminal activities in the state, saying no one, including members of his family, should be spared.

Adeleke made the declaration on Friday during a courtesy visit by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Tunji Disu, at the Government House in Osogbo ahead of the August 15 governorship election.

Governor demands impartial policing

Speaking during the meeting, Adeleke said maintaining peace in Osun State remains his administration’s top priority and urged security agencies to carry out their duties without fear or favour.

“If you see any of my people that committed a crime, arrest them. All we want is peace in Osun State,” the governor said.

He added that even if his own son was found committing an offence, he should be arrested, charged and made to face the law.

“I don’t condone criminality. All I want is peace in my state and not bias policing. Osun deserves peace,” he said.

If Any of my people that commit a crime, arrest them charge them to court/prison, even if it is my son. All we want is peace in Osun state! 😱

– Gov Adeleke tells inspector general of police, Tunji Disu pic.twitter.com/PjyFaSyjMq

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IGP assures residents of peaceful election

The visit centred on security preparations ahead of the governorship election, with the police chief assuring the governor that the Nigeria Police Force would remain professional, neutral and apolitical throughout the electoral process.

Disu also reaffirmed the commitment of the police to tackling political violence, thuggery and other security threats before, during and after the election.

The meeting comes amid heightened security concerns in Osun State following recent incidents of political violence, including the killing of a teenage boy in Ilobu, for which suspects have already been arrested.

The governor’s remarks have attracted attention as political activities intensify ahead of the governorship poll, with authorities promising stricter enforcement of law and order across the state.

“The CP told me police suspect cr+minals are hiding in the Government House” — IG of Police Disu tells Governor Adeleke pic.twitter.com/fIBWJhGfRy

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