The Police Service Commission (PSC) has commended the Nigeria Police Force for its professionalism, orderliness and cordiality during the Osun State Governorship Election held on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
This was contained in the Commission’s interim report on its monitoring of police conduct during the election across the three senatorial districts of Osun Central, Osun East and Osun West.
According to a statement by the Head of Protocol and Public Relations of the Police Service Commission, Torty Njoku Kalu, in Osogbo, Osun State, on Sunday, the commendation was based on field observations from polling units across the state’s 30 Local Government Areas. The assessment covered police deployment, professionalism, compliance with election duty guidelines, inter-agency collaboration and the general conduct of officers.
It explained that police deployment across the state was adequate and strategic, with an average of four officers deployed to each polling unit.
It said Osun Central recorded an average of three officers per polling unit, while Osun East and Osun West recorded an average of five officers each.
The Commission also commended the collaboration among security and safety agencies deployed for the election.
It said personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Department of State Services, Nigeria Immigration Service, Federal Road Safety Corps, Federal Fire Service, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Nigeria Correctional Service, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force, Nigerian Navy and Defence Intelligence Agency were observed complementing the police at various polling units and at the Election Joint Operations Control Room.
The PSC said the inter-agency collaboration was cordial and contributed significantly to the peaceful conduct of the election.
Leader of the PSC Monitoring Team, DIG (Dr) Taiwo Lakanu (rtd.), expressed satisfaction with the conduct of police personnel during the exercise.
Lakanu commended the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, for what he described as an effective deployment strategy.
He particularly noted the roles played by DIG Isyaku Mohammed, who served as the Election DIG, and CP Samuel Erale Etaifo, the Election CP, alongside other experienced officers.
The report further stated that police officers observed across the three senatorial districts were generally courteous, approachable and professional.
It said the officers maintained orderliness at polling locations and responded appropriately to inquiries from members of the monitoring teams.
“Overall, the Nigeria Police Force exhibited a high level of professionalism, orderliness and cordiality during the election,” the Commission stated.
The PSC said it would continue to exercise its oversight responsibility to ensure that police conduct during electoral duties remained consistent with established professional standards.