The Commissioner of Police for the elections in Osun State, Sam Okaula, said the police have arrested four suspects for attempting to snatch the results of the presidential election in Ikirun.
He said the suspects had been transferred to the state capital, Osogbo, for interrogation.‎
He added that six others had been arrested in the state for causing violence that led to the death of two people.

Speaking to journalists during the announcement of the results of the presidential election at the Independent National Electoral Commission's headquarters in Osogbo, Okaula said, "We have recorded two deaths during the course of this election, one in Ikirun and one in ifetedo, Ile-Ife.

"The incident in Ikirun started when a young man bulldozed his way to a polling unit and decided to manipulate the system by distributing money.

"This led to a commotion whereby a fight ensued and in the process he was killed. We don't know who he was working for.

"We have arrested three suspects and they are being interrogated right now. The situation in Osun State now is very calm. Our men are on ground and we have taken control of the situation."

He also said that over 5,000 policemen were deployed in the state for the elections.

He added, "We are touring every nook and cranny of the state. The election was calm except for a few people who wanted to cause problems.

"Three others were arrested in Ikirun in connection with snatching of ballot boxes in the town. We have 10 suspects in our custody now. They will be prosecuted if they are implicated."

He also urged voters to remain calm before, during and after the elections.

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