OSUN — The Osun State Police Command has reportedly arrested a serving lawmaker and 146 other individuals suspected of involvement in electoral-related activities ahead of or during the 2026 Osun governorship election.

The arrests form part of security measures by the police to prevent activities capable of disrupting the electoral process and threatening peace across the state.

According to the report, the detained individuals were suspected of acting as electoral mercenaries, while the serving lawmaker was also taken into custody in connection with alleged electoral offences.

The development comes amid heightened security operations across Osun as authorities work to ensure a peaceful and credible governorship election.

The police are expected to provide further details on the identities of those arrested, the specific allegations against them and the next steps in the investigation.

The arrests also highlight the security concerns surrounding the election, with law enforcement agencies maintaining increased surveillance across polling areas and other strategic locations in the state.

More details are expected from the Osun State Police Command as investigations continue.