The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has given a directive to reduce the 24-hour curfew imposed on the communities of Ifon and Ilobu to 12 hours.
This decision comes as a result of the state government’s observation of near total peace and harmony between the warring communities following recent communal clashes.
In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, on Tuesday, it was stated that the governor’s directive is based on a peace agreement signed by the communities located in Orolu and Irepodun local government areas on Saturday.
The agreement calls for both communities to reconcile and embrace lasting peace.
The statement reads: “Governor Adeleke, however, maintains and re-emphasizes his earlier directive of the state administration taking full possession of the disputed lands until a peaceful resolution is reached by the natives.”
Accordingly, the curfew has been adjusted from a 24-hour period to a daily period between 6 am and 6 pm.
The statement also highlights the progress made in both communities towards peace and harmony and expresses the governor’s satisfaction with these developments.
As the Chief Security Officer of the state, Governor Ademola Adeleke has decided to relax the 24-hour curfew to a 12-hour curfew starting from 6 am to 6 pm with immediate effect.
Furthermore, Governor Adeleke has urged the joint security task force, comprising the Nigerian Army, Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and other security agents, to continue their surveillance of Ifon, Ilobu, and Olokanla communities.
The governor issued a warning saying: “Anyone or group of persons found or caught knowingly or unknowingly causing unrest to disrupt the peace in these communities will be duly prosecuted in accordance with Nigerian law.”
