The Osun State Police Command has warned politicians from disrupting the resumption of local government workers in the state on January 5, 2025.
It issued the warning on Friday, advising non personnel of the councils to steer clear of the local government secretariats.
Giwa-Alade Emmanuel, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer in Osun State, in a statement issued in Osogbo, the state capital, said that the command had received credible intelligence on plans by some persons to disrupt the workers’ resumption.
Emmanuel, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, said: “The command has received intelligence indicating that certain unscrupulous politicians are planning to disrupt the peaceful resumption of duties by local government employees at various council secretariats.
“Such malicious plans will not be tolerated and will be met with resolute and decisive action by the command to maintain law and order.”
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) quoted the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, as warning non-personnel of the councils to steer clear of the local government secretariats on Monday.
“Personnel have been directed to deal firmly and professionally with anyone attempting to incite unrest or cause disturbances.” Gotan said.
He said that the command would not permit miscreants to undermine the peace and tranquility that have been diligently sustained in the state.
The CP reassured law abiding residents of unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property.
Gotan said: “The police will continue to discharge its constitutional duties with vigilance and professionalism.
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“Residents are to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and cooperate with security agencies, and promptly report suspicious movements or activities to the nearest police.”
He asked residents to also contact the police through their dedicated numbers and social media handle.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that local government workers in Osun State had boycotted work since February 17, 2025 on the directive of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Osun State chapter.
NULGE said the order was a precautionary measure following the February 10, 2025 judgment of the Court of Appeal, Akure, Ondo State.
Following the judgment, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state claimed that the court did not reinstate the sacked All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen and councillors elected in 2022, while the APC insisted on their return to office.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) consequently directed the council workers to stay away from work citing security concerns.
