Osun Rerun: Police arrest House of Reps aspirant, 15 others disguising as INEC officials
Police have arrested sixteen suspects believed to be members of the People Democratic Party disguising as INEC officials.
The suspects were allegedly caught in possession of customised INEC tags, face cap and jackets with the inscription of ‘INEC Osun 2018 Election Observer’ during the election re-run in the state on Thursday.
NAN reports that a PDP aspirant for House of representative in Orolu Federal Constituency, Mr Moshood Adejare was among the suspects arrested while trying to gain entry into a restricted area.
Police spokesperson, SP Folasade Odoro confirmed the arrest of the suspects.
“Police team on stop and search duties at Orolu; intercepted vehicles with sixteen persons on board in possession of customized INEC tags, face cap and jackets with the inscription of “INEC Osun 2018 Election Observer” and PDP membership cards, The suspects are using the items to have easy access to restricted areas meant for personnel with due accreditation,” Odoro said.
He also denied claims that some accredited INEC observers were arrested or denied access to polling units.
The suspects were identified as: Olaoye Asimi, Raimi Taofeeq, Gbenga Olapade, Charles Amibiogoiu, Ayomide Ayansola, Kayode Dada and Daramola Segun.
Others were Tunji Akinroyinmi, Kunle Adedeji, Habeeb Bahiru, Yisa Sodiq, Adeolu Bamijoko, Oladipo Samson and Adeolu Bamidele.
