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The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, redeployed Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, to Force Headquarters, Abuja, with immediate effect.

A July 30, 2026 wireless signal marked “Most Immediate” posted Gotan to CP Communications Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja, on special duty.

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke’s aide, Oni Gbenga Lawrence, welcomed the move as political activities intensify ahead of the August 15 governorship election.

The Commissioner of Police in Osun State, Ibrahim Gotan, has been redeployed from the state command to the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

According to a police wireless message obtained by SaharaReporters, the redeployment was approved by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, and takes immediate effect.

The signal, marked “Most Immediate” and dated July 30, 2026, was circulated by the Force Secretariat to police commands and specialised units across the country.

The internal police communication stated that Gotan had been posted to the Commissioner of Police, Communications Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja, on special duty.

“INGENPOL HAS ORDERED THE POSTING OF COMPOL IBRAHIM GOTAN TO CP COMM OPS FHQ ABUJA ON SPECIAL DUTY W.E.F. X TREAT AS VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE,” the message read.

The directive was sent to the Force Criminal Investigation Department, Department of Operations, Department of Information and Communication Technology, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police in the various zones, Commissioners of Police nationwide and other specialised formations for immediate compliance.

Reacting to the development, the Special Assistant on Digital Media to Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, Oni Gbenga Lawrence, welcomed the redeployment.

In a post on X, Lawrence thanked the Inspector-General of Police, saying the decision reflected the wishes of the people.

“The Commissioner of Police in Osun State has been removed. We thank the Inspector General of Police for listening to the voice of the people. The will of the people cannot be denied.

“Congratulations to the good people of Osun State,” he wrote.

The redeployment comes as political activities intensify ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State.

Security arrangements have remained a major issue among political stakeholders in the state.

Earlier on Thursday, Governor Ademola Adeleke alleged that violence, intimidation and politically motivated arrests were escalating ahead of the election.

The governor accused the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) and the police of targeting his supporters, claims that had yet to receive an official response from the police or the APC as of the time of filing this report.

simpleseyi:
JAGABAN Borgu. Adeleke can go and dance in Davido upcoming videos. One Tinubu’s boy was posted out for another Tinubu’s boy to be posted in

simpleseyi:
JAGABAN Borgu. Adeleke can go and dance in Davido upcoming videos. One Tinubu’s boy was posted out for another Tinubu’s boy to be posted in

osuofia2:
Very necessary, he was becoming controversial lately, politicians and Police, always meddling in each other . They always want to control the police, if you say no, wahala for you
I still remember CP Joseph MBu of Rivers State vs governor Ameichi, cp MBu locked Ameachi out of the government house, Ameachi was trying to call President Jonathan, he was ignored

osuofia2:
Very necessary, he was becoming controversial lately, politicians and Police, always meddling in each other . They always want to control the police, if you say no, wahala for you
I still remember CP Joseph MBu of Rivers State vs governor Ameichi, cp MBu locked Ameachi out of the government house, Ameachi was trying to call President Jonathan, he was ignored

chidiokay:
All this una Nobody can hold us, Na we get power, Na we br god ... no worry 4 more years lo ku, Apc will die with Tinubu, continuing using una power

FatimaAbubakar:
You're shameless. That's what data boys are known for sha. But Gbola Tilumbu can use the police IGP for political reasons

simpleseyi:
JAGABAN Borgu. Adeleke can go and dance in Davido upcoming videos. One Tinubu’s boy was posted out for another Tinubu’s boy to be posted in

shox:
use time sensitize your siblings that the nelfund money na loan o. Make dem prepare fry akara

OkCornel:
Dear sycophants

On August 29 2023, Tinubu’s government promised to create 50 million jobs and revive the economy.

This is almost one year. How far with your messiah’s plan?

Where is the economic revival? Where are the jobs?

https://www.nairaland.com/7821154/tinubu-sets-3-year-economic-revival

anonimi:
15.01.2026 FEATURED

Nigeria’s ‘Biggest Economic Threat’ Is Unemployment, But Data to Guide Policy Missing for 14 Months

Nigeria’s top economic risk for the 2026 economic year is unemployment but the country has not published any official labour statistics to measure its rate since November 2024, FIJ has found.

On Wednesday, the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report identified lack of economic opportunity and unemployment as Nigeria’s leading threat for the 2026 economic year.

The report also identified inadequate public services, economic downturn, inequality, and crime as the next four threats to economic stability in 2026.

Unemployment is serious enough for international observers but the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has not released Nigeria’s Labour Force statistics, however controversial, since the second quarter of 2024.

SILENCE SINCE METHODOLOGY REDESIGN
The NBS has been in the crossfire before for publishing Labour Force Data late in 2023 and 2024. In 2024, the bureau attributed the delay to an overhaul of its survey methodology.

At the time, NBS said it wanted to align Nigeria’s labour statistics with international best practices and ensure data quality and sustainability.

But the resulting data caused chaos. According to the NFLS published at that time (q1, 2024), only about 4.3% of Nigerians were unemployed. The data introduced new types of labour categorisation in the report.

Per the new method, anyone who works even minimal hours in a week is considered “employed”. The reliability of official figures was questioned by labour unions, business groups and even economists.

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), for instance, described the reported employment statistics as unrealistic. Chris Onyeka, the NLC’s National Assistant General Secretary, called the report a “voodoo document” and a “fabrication designed to mislead the public”.

Similarly, Gabriel Idahosa, President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), said, “The technical improvement in the employment rate is more of a way that employment is now calculated; but the reality is that the economy is not looking like an economy where unemployment is significantly reducing.”

Since then, the NBS has not made any attempt to publish labour data.

https://fij.ng/article/nigerias-biggest-economic-threat-is-unemployment-but-data-to-guide-policy-missing-for-14-months/

moscow007:
The rigging formula being set in motion

The CP na average rigger, they need and expert

simpleseyi:
JAGABAN Borgu. Adeleke can go and dance in Davido upcoming videos. One Tinubu’s boy was posted out for another Tinubu’s boy to be posted in