Osun Communal Clash: Curfew Continues in Orolu, Irepodun LGs
Osun Communal Clash: Curfew Continues in Orolu, Irepodun LGs
By Richard Akintade, Osogbo
Following the curfew put in place because of the communal clash between Ilobu and Ifon communities, the Osun state government has directed that the curfew continue in order to maintain law and order in the affected communities.
The notice of curfew conveyed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Hon Kolapo Alimi in a statement made available on Wednesday reads as follows:
“Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed that the Curfew placed on Orolu and Irepodun local governments continues.
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“The Curfew time has now changed to the hours of 6pm every night, and 6am in the morning. Human and vehicular movement is to be restricted during the curfew till further notice.
“This is to forestall attempts of destruction of lives and properties during this period, because of the land dispute.
“Anyone caught wandering or moving around in Irepodun and Orolu local governments during the curfew period will be arrested and prosecuted appropriately.
“Governor Ademola Adeleke reiterates the need for peace between these two local governments, and asked that the ethos of Peace, Love and Unity which the state is known for, be imbibed.”
