IG Redeploys Osun Police Commissioner

The signal stated: "IGENPOL has ordered the posting of CP Ibrahim Gotan to CP Communications Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja, on special duty with immediate effect. Treat as very important."

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has redeployed the Commissioner of Police in Osun State, Ibrahim Gotan, to the Force Headquarters in Abuja with immediate effect, amid heightened political tension ahead of the state's August 15 governorship election.

The redeployment was conveyed in a police wireless message dated July 30, 2026, and marked "Most Immediate." The signal directed that Gotan be posted to the Office of the Commissioner of Police, Communications Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja, on special duty.

According to the internal communication, the directive was issued by the Inspector-General of Police and circulated to the Force Criminal Investigation Department, Department of Operations, Department of Information and Communication Technology, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, Commissioners of Police nationwide, and other specialised formations for immediate implementation.

The signal stated: "IGENPOL has ordered the posting of CP Ibrahim Gotan to CP Communications Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja, on special duty with immediate effect. Treat as very important."

The development was welcomed by the Osun State Government. The Special Assistant on Digital Media to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Oni Gbenga Lawrence, described the redeployment as a response to public concerns over security in the state.

In a post on X, Lawrence thanked the Inspector-General, saying the decision reflected the wishes of the people.

"The Commissioner of Police in Osun State has been removed. We thank the Inspector-General of Police for listening to the voice of the people. The will of the people cannot be denied. Congratulations to the good people of Osun State," he wrote.

The redeployment comes as political activities intensify ahead of the August 15 governorship election, with security emerging as a major concern among political stakeholders.

Earlier on Thursday, Governor Adeleke alleged that incidents of violence, intimidation and politically motivated arrests were increasing in the build-up to the election. He accused the opposition All Progressives Congress> (APC) and the police of targeting his supporters.

As of the time of filing this report, neither the Nigeria Police Force nor the APC had officially responded to the allegations.