Remo Bye-Election: Ogun Police Restrict Movement, Roll Out Tight Security Measures

The Ogun State Police Command has announced a total restriction of movement in Ikenne, Sagamu, and Remo North Federal Constituency from 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, as part of measures to ensure a smooth and secure conduct of the scheduled bye-election.

In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, residents were informed that the restriction applies strictly to areas where the election will take place. She noted that police patrol vehicles, stop-and-search teams, and other operational units will be strategically deployed to provide security cover throughout the voting period.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, while briefing election duty officers at the Command Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta, emphasized the need for professionalism, civility, and absolute neutrality by all security personnel on duty. According to him, the Command has received additional manpower from Zone 2 Command, Lagos, and is working in synergy with other security agencies to guarantee a violence-free, credible, and transparent election.

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He stressed that robust security arrangements are in place to prevent any breach of peace before, during, and after the polls, warning that anyone caught attempting to disrupt the process will face decisive action. “The Ogun State Police Command appeals for the cooperation of all voters and warns individuals with malicious intentions to stay away from polling units,” Ogunlowo stated.

The police chief also reminded voters and political actors of strict prohibitions against election-day offences such as campaign activities, vote-buying, distribution of flyers, or the display of political stickers within polling areas. He urged citizens to conduct themselves in line with the Electoral Act to ensure the integrity of the exercise.

Saturday’s bye-election is being conducted to fill the vacant Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency seat, and security agencies have assured residents of their safety while encouraging eligible voters to turn out en masse to exercise their civic responsibility.