Osun election: What police uncovered in Ikire sparks fresh controversy (Video)

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The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Abiola Ibrahim, an Accord Party lawmaker representing Irewole/Isokan State Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly, alongside 146 suspected mercenaries.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the development on Saturday, stating that the arrests were carried out by operatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation-Intelligence Response Team.

ZINGTIE had earlier reported that more than 100 intending voters allegedly brought into Osun State by an Accord Party member ahead of the governorship election had been arrested.

According to Ojelabi, Ibrahim was apprehended in Ikire over allegations that he was harbouring suspected mercenaries.

“He was arrested in Ikire for harbouring suspected mercenaries. He was arrested with about 146 people.

“FBI-IRT arrested him. He is in their custody. He was arrested in the early hours of Saturday,” the police spokesman said.

Video footage from the operation showed armed police officers questioning Ibrahim at the residence over the presence of the large group of people.

When asked about the identities of those gathered at the residence, the lawmaker maintained that they were registered voters who had come to participate in the governorship election.

“They are voters for the election happening today. Some of them are indigenes from outside. I did not hire them. I did not promise anything. Voting is their choice. I’m not their agent,” he said.

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