The Osun State Police Command has prohibited police officers attached to governors, ministers, and other government officials from accompanying their bosses to polling stations in the 2023 elections.
This is stated in a statement signed by the command's Spokesperson, SP Yemisi Opalola, on Wednesday in Osogbo.
"Any officer found to have flouted this directive will be subjected to disciplinary actions.
"Also, the use of siren, revolving lights and tinted car windows by unauthorised citizens during the elections period will not be allowed.
"The command also warns other security outfits/organizations that are not constitutionally empowered to participate in election duty to stay away from the voting process," she added.
”Any organisation/groups found flouting this would definitely be sanctioned in accordance with the extant laws.
Meanwhile, the police released hotlines during the election.
“The numbers are 08039537995, 08075872433 and 08123823981,” the statement added.