Nigeria: Police allege security threat, call for suspension of Osun LG election — Africa Links 24

The Nigeria Police Force has said that it received credible intelligence indicating a high likelihood of violence and significant security threats should the planned Local Government elections proceed in Osun State.

According to a statement by the force spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the reports were gathered from joint intelligence gathering.

The police alleged that various groups, including political elements and other interested parties are mobilizing to instigate unrest,…