CLAIM: An X user asserts (archived link) that 146 suspected imported thugs were arrested at an Osun lawmaker’s residence.
Similar claims were found on Facebook here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.
FINDINGS: According to media outlets, the voters were reportedly carrying newly issued Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and were said to be camped at the residence of Hon. Abiola Ibrahim, a member of the Osun State House of Assembly representing the Irewole-Isokan Constituency.
According to Punch Newspapers, the Osun State Police Command confirmed the arrest of Hon. Abiola Ibrahim in connection with the incident. They also reported that 146 suspects were arrested.
VERDICT: CORRECT!
SOURCE: Leadership Newspapers, Daily Post, Punch
DATE: 15/08/2026.
AUTHOR: Lademi Aborisade
EDITOR(S) Bamas Victoria & Simbiat Bakare