Police probe attack on INEC officials, PVC theft in Osun

The Osun State Police Command has launched an investigation into the alleged attack on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials in Odo-Otin Local Government Area of the state by suspected hoodlums, carting away Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).

The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday, July 26, 2026.

Ojelabi stated: “Officials of INEC in Osun, who were distributing Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) at Oyinlola DC Primary School, Ward 2, Odo-Otin Local Government Area, were attacked by about ten armed thugs.

“The hoodlums reportedly fired sporadically into the air and carted away three packs of PVCs.”

Ojelabi quoted the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, as condemning the incident and directing a comprehensive investigation, with a view to identifying, arresting, and prosecuting the perpetrators.

“Tactical and intelligence assets have been deployed, and efforts have been intensified to apprehend the perpetrators and recover the stolen PVCs,” Ojelabi added.

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The police spokesperson reiterated the command’s commitment to professionalism and strict adherence to the rule of law in the discharge of its responsibilities.

He also urged the people of Osun State to remain calm, law-abiding, and refrain from any action capable of causing further breach of peace.

Ojelabi appealed to residents and eyewitnesses with credible information that may assist the ongoing investigation to promptly report to the nearest police station or contact the command through its emergency lines.

He warned that anyone found exploiting the incident to foment violence or disrupt public order will be dealt with in accordance with the law.