The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 295 suspects in connection with various incidents recorded during Saturday’s Osun State governorship election.

Of the 295 suspects apprehended, 293 were released on bail after undergoing screening, while two remained in police custody for further investigation and possible prosecution.

The arrests formed part of heightened security operations deployed across the state to prevent electoral violence, vote-buying and other offences capable of disrupting the election.

Speaking with newsmen on Sunday, the Force spokesperson, Ani Iniedu, confirmed that two suspects were still being held pending the conclusion of investigations into the allegations against them.

“295 suspects were arrested during the election, and 293 have been released on bail after screening. So, we have two of them in custody for prosecution,” he said.

The police had warned political parties, candidates, supporters and other stakeholders against actions that could undermine the electoral process, stressing that offenders would be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.

Meanwhile, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, said its personnel did not arrest suspect during the election.

NSCDC spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale, said the Corps deployed a comprehensive security arrangement across the state’s local government areas and wards to deter potential troublemakers and respond promptly to emerging security threats.

He explained that the deployment involved both armed and unarmed personnel stationed at strategic locations, with the objective of protecting voters, polling units and electoral materials.

“Three fully armed patrol teams, equipped with Hilux vehicles, were stationed in every local government area to maintain a visible deterrent and respond to major incidents,” Babawale said.

He added that three unarmed officers were assigned to each polling centre to maintain order and monitor activities, while two armed personnel were positioned about 500 metres away from every polling centre.

“Two armed personnel were positioned 500 metres away from each polling centre, bringing the total deployment to five officers assigned to cover each polling unit,” he said.

The security measures were aimed at maintaining law and order throughout the voting, counting and other stages of the electoral process.

A 27-year-old man in Adamawa State, Muktar Shehu, has been arraigned over the alleged theft of 27 pieces of underwear belonging to a woman.

The charge against him is that he is a ritualist who allegedly obtained the underwear for ritual purposes.

The man, who is currently in custody after he was remanded by Chief Magistrate Court 3 in Yola following his arraignment by the Adamawa State Police Command, is from Zango Ward in Jimeta, Yola North Local Government Area.

He was taken to court by Police Prosecutor Danjuma Hamidu on charges of house trespass, theft and criminal charm.

The First Information Report tendered by the prosecutor stated that Muktar broke into the house of Halima Yakubu on August 6, 2026, and allegedly made away with 27 pieces of underwear.

According to the prosecutor, Muktar confessed to police investigators that he stole the underwear for ritual purposes.

The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a man, Jacob Irewa, for allegedly attempting to set his wife, Berida Irawo, ablaze during a domestic disagreement in Lokoja.

The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by its Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Afusat.

According to the statement, the incident reportedly occurred on Friday at about 8:30 pm at Oworo Estate, Felele, Lokoja.

“Operatives of the B Division Surveillance Team in Felele were alerted to the incident and quickly moved to the area, where they arrested the suspect,” the statement said.

The command said preliminary findings showed that the disagreement started after the victim allegedly burnt some of her husband’s clothes without his permission because she believed he was no longer using them.

The police alleged that the suspect became angry, threatened his wife, obtained petrol from his motorcycle and set her on fire.

The victim survived the attack and is currently receiving treatment at Honey Gold Hospital in Felele, Lokoja.

The police said the suspect admitted during a preliminary investigation that he had set his wife ablaze.

“The Command has commenced a comprehensive investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and gather further evidence,” the statement said.

The Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, condemned the incident and restated the command’s zero tolerance for violence, especially domestic violence.

He urged members of the public to resolve domestic disagreements through lawful means and avoid actions that could put lives at risk.

The police said the suspect would be charged to court after the completion of the investigation.