Police Arrest 38 Persons For Alleged Electoral Offences

Eniola Olayemi

Oyo State police officers has arrested 38 people over an alleged electoral offence regarding the recently held general polls in the state.

In an interview with reporters at the Command Headquarters in Eleyele area of Ibadan, the State Commissioner of Police, Shina Olukolu stated the suspects are being processed for further action.

According to the police boss, an investigation is ongoing to unravel those behind the killings which took place in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area of Oyo State.

While warning that anyone found guilty of the dastardly act would be brought to book, Olukolu explained that the police had received four petitions from political parties over the polls.

On the police preparedness for the forthcoming governorship and House of Assembly polls, the CP said security would be beefed up across the state.

He maintained that the police would collaborate with other security agencies to ensure that lives and properties are protected before, during and after the exercise.