By OLAJIDE IDOWU

The Police in Osun has warned politicians from disrupting the resumption of local government workers in the state on Monday, Jan. 5.

The Police issued the warning on Friday and advised non personnel of the councils to steer clear of the local government secretariats.

ASP Giwa-Alade Emmanuel, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer in Osun, in a statement issued in Osogbo, said that the command had received credible intelligence on plans by some persons to disrupt the workers’ resumption.

“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,” he said.

Emmanuel 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.” he said.

The deputy PRO said that the command would not permit miscreants to undermine the peace and tranquillity that have been diligently sustained in the state.

The CP reassures law abiding residents of unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property, Emmanuel said.

“The police will continue to discharge its constitutional duties with vigilance and professionalism.

“Residents are to remain law abiding, vigilant, and cooperate with security agencies, and promptly report suspicious movements or activities to the nearest police,” Gotan said.

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 had boycotted work since Feb. 17, 2025, on the directive of National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Osun chapter.

NULGE said the order was a precautionary measure following the Feb. 10, 2025, judgment of the Court of Appeal, Akure.

Following the judgment, the PDP in the state claimed that the court did not reinstate the sacked APC chairmen and councillors elected in 2022, while 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. (NAN)