Osun

Osun Police Hit Back At Gov Adeleke Over Allegations Of Partisanship, Unprofessionalism

ByOlamilekan Adigun

PublishedJanuary 13, 2026

The Osun State Police Command has rejected the suggestion of partisan conduct levelled against it by the state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke.

OSUN DEFENDER reports that Governor Adeleke had on Monday urged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to call the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, to order, alleging him of unlawful arrest and detention of one of his aides, Abiodun Adegoke.

Adeleke said Adegoke was repeatedly denied bail over a defamation petition by the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the state, Mr Bola Oyebamiji.

He accused the Osun Police Command of losing its sense of professionalism since the Commissioner of Police resumed office, alleging that the abuse of the rights of citizens under the CP is based on verbal petitions or instructions of opposition political leaders.

But the Command while responding to the allegations in a statement by the Assistant Police Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel Giwa-Alade, said it does not act on verbal petitions or instructions from any political leader.

The police said all its actions are based on formal complaints, credible evidence, and due legal process.

Providing details of the circumstances surrounding the arrest of the governor’s aide, Giwa-Alade said the APC gubernatorial candidate submitted a formal petition to the command against Adegoke and one Monsuru Iyiola.

He noted that while Iyiola was arrested, Adegoke allegedly went into hiding with efforts to reach him proving abortive.

He said, “On 27th December 2025, Mr Abiodun Adegoke Apesin and his accomplice, Mr Iyiola Monsuru, made a malicious and damaging publication against one of the popular, prominent and illustrious sons of Osun.

“A formal petition was submitted by the victim, and the Command immediately commenced an investigation into the matter. Mr Apesin was invited, but he went into hiding. All efforts to reach him proved abortive.

“However, his accomplice, Mr. İyiola Monsuru, was apprehended. Through diligent Intel analysis, Mr Apesin was arrested in his hideout, and in the course of interrogation, he confessed to the alleged crime and pleaded for leniency.”

He added that Adegoke was arrested on 7th January 2026 and was charged at the Federal High Court, Osogbo, on 9th January 2026 alongside Iyiola.

“The Command maintains that these actions are purely criminal investigations and are not politically motivated or targeted at any political party or its affiliates.

“The Osun State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Gotan, remains committed to professionalism, impartiality, and the protection of human rights.

“We urge the public, political leaders, and all stakeholders to allow the police to discharge their duties without undue interference or politicisation. The Nigeria Police Force will continue to uphold the rule of law, protect citizens’ rights, and ensure justice for all parties involved.”

Olamilekan Adigun

Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.