Ibrahim Gotan, the Commissioner of Police in Osun State, has urged political parties, candidates, and stakeholders to maintain peaceful conduct in the lead-up to the governorship election. During an interactive session at the State Police Headquarters in Osogbo, he emphasized the importance of collective efforts among political actors to ensure a peaceful electoral process.

The Osun State Police Command held a stakeholders' meeting on Wednesday to address increasing political violence ahead of the upcoming governorship election. The discussions were notably influenced by the absence of representatives from the Accord Party and the All Progressives Congress (APC), as reported by Shina Abubakar.

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged that the establishment of state police be delayed until after the 2027 general elections. He expressed concerns that the new policing system could be misused for political gain if implemented without proper safeguards, according to African Examiner.

The Kebbi Hisbah has arrested 25 individuals in a recent operation aimed at combating social vices and promoting moral values in the region. This initiative is part of the board's ongoing efforts to maintain peace and decency across Kebbi, according to PM News.

The new Commissioner of Police in Taraba State, Edwin Ogbeghsgha, has pledged proactive, intelligence-led and community-oriented policing to improve security across the state, according to the Daily Post. He gave the assurance on Monday while formally taking over leadership of the Taraba State police command from his predecessor, Moorkwap Sebastian Dongshal. The handover marks a change in command as the state police leadership commits to strengthening safety for residents.

The political climate in Osun State has become increasingly charged as the campaign councils of the two leading parties have accused each other of involvement in political killings. Both councils have urged Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun to take action ahead of the upcoming governorship election scheduled for August 15, according to Daily Post Politics.