Adeleke receives new Osun CP, demands release of detainees

Vanguard News | 24-08-2026 11:43pm |

The Osun State Government has formally received the newly deployed Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura. Governor Ademola Adeleke urged him to reform the state police command and secure the release of individuals he described as political detainees. Zungura, who assumed office on Monday, visited the governor with senior officers and pledged to collaborate with the state government to strengthen peace and stability. The meeting occurred amid tensions between the Adeleke administration and the police, especially following the August 15 governorship election. Zungura assured the governor that his leadership would be impartial and focused on resolving security challenges.

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