Police dismisses reports of violence, vote-buying in Osun election

Police on Saturday dismissed reports of violence and vote-buying in the Osun State governorship election.

The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Johnson Kokumo, who addressed journalists after his visit to ward 5, unit 5 Salvation Army Alekuwodo polling unit in Osogbo, said the security agencies had been working relentlessly for the peaceful conduct of the election.

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He, however, said some people were arrested by police operatives during the election.

Kokumo said: “Those who violated electoral laws have been accosted.

“A thorough investigation will be carried out on those arrested for further actions.”

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