Similarly, an individual alleged to be an APC supporter was reportedly restrained by residents during the election.
The person was accused of carrying a gun and allegedly working with a former Osun State governor.
The incident reportedly occurred amid heightened tension in parts of the state, with residents vowing to resist any attempt by individuals or groups to disrupt the electoral process.
Security agencies arrest suspected thugs, imported voters
Security agencies arrested several persons allegedly involved in electoral offences and violence before and during the election.
Force spokesperson, Anietie Iniedu, told journalists during the election that security operatives carried out an operation at the residence of a political stakeholder, where hundreds of people were reportedly taken into custody.
“We have made arrests at a political stakeholder’s residence, where we located 300 unaccounted-for persons,” Iniedu said.
DAILY POST reports that security operatives also arrested a member of the Osun State House of Assembly representing Irewole-Isokan Constituency, Hon. Abiola Ibrahim, on Saturday morning.
He was allegedly found to have been camping more than 140 non-citizens in the state for participation in the election.
The alleged imported voters were reportedly found with newly issued Permanent Voter Cards, raising concerns over the integrity of the electoral process.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Sunday Bisi, was also arrested by operatives of the state police command.
The reason for his arrest was not immediately disclosed.
However, Governor Adeleke has called for the immediate release of the PDP chairman.
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