A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Friday, said Adeleke relaxed the curfew, “to alleviate the suffering of residents of the three towns and provide an opportunity for them to attend to their immediate needs
By Titilope Adako
Nigeria – Osun: Governor Ademola Adeleke has eased the 24-hour curfew in Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin communities of Osun State, reducing it to 17 hours daily.
The affected communities have been experiencing violent communal clashes, prompting the state government to impose restrictions.
According to the new directive, the curfew will now run from 2 pm to 7 am daily, starting Friday, March 28, 2025, until further notice.
A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Friday, said Adeleke relaxed the curfew, “to alleviate the suffering of residents of the three towns and provide an opportunity for them to attend to their immediate needs.”
“While commending the cessation of hostility so far, the Governor however expressed dissatisfaction with the report of another killing for which the police have made an arrest, warning that anybody or group of persons, found or caught masterminding any violent act will face the full consequences.”
The governor also tasked the joint security task force to maintain the usual 24-hour surveillance to ensure zero tolerance for any act of lawlessness.
Additionally, he further directed the state emergency agency to intensify the support services for the displaced people.
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