Osun election: Police arrest officer over tear gas incident
Police said the officer acted negligently, and the incident was not meant to frighten voters or disrupt voting, amid viral videos of the scene.
- On Saturday, the Osun State Police Command arrested an officer following an accidental tear gas discharge at a Registration Area Centre in Modakeke Ward, Ife East Local Government Area, during the governorship election.
- The Command explained the incident stemmed from an officer's negligence while attempting to ease himself, rather than a deliberate attempt to disrupt voting during the governorship election.
- Videos appearing on social media showed residents confronting officers, but police dismissed allegations that tear gas was fired at voters to intimidate them at a polling unit.
- Describing the conduct as "highly condemnable," the police confirmed the officer is under investigation and will face disciplinary action per Nigeria Police Force regulations.
- Officials apologized to those inconvenienced while clarifying that officers deployed to polling units are prohibited from carrying arms or tactical equipment within designated voting areas.
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Osun election: Police arrest officer over tear gas incident
The Osun State Police Command has arrested an officer after tear gas was accidentally discharged at the Registration Area Centre (RAC) in Modakeke Ward 10, Ife East Local Government Area, during Saturday’s governorship election. Videos of the incident went viral on social media, showing a tense scene as residents confronted police officers and accused them of […] Osun election: Police arrest officer over tear gas incident
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#OsunDecides2026: Nigerian Police Arrest Officer Over Teargas Discharge At Modakeke RAC Centre
The Osun State Police Command has arrested a police officer following the accidental discharge of teargas at a Registration Area Centre (RAC) in Modakeke Ward 10, Ife East Local Government Area, during the ongoing Osun State governorship election. The incident, which was captured in videos circulating on social media, had generated concerns among residents and election stakeholders, with reports noting that this development caused panic in the a…
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