There was confusion in Modakeke, Osun State, on Saturday after some men dressed as police officers allegedly stormed an election-material distribution centre and disrupted the exercise with teargas.

According to DailyPost, the incident occurred amid the ongoing Osun State governorship election, as electoral materials were being distributed to polling units.

The men, who were reportedly dressed in police uniforms, allegedly fired teargas at people at the centre, causing panic and disrupting the distribution process.

The circumstances surrounding the incident, including the identities and affiliation of the men involved, were not immediately established.

The reported disruption comes amid heightened security concerns across Osun as voters participate in the election, with security agencies deployed to prevent violence and electoral malpractice.

Authorities are expected to investigate the incident and determine whether the individuals were genuine security personnel or persons impersonating police officers.