Oyo government lifts curfew in 10 LGAs

The Oyo State Government has lifted the curfew imposed on 10 local government areas following the recent kidnapping incident in Oriire Local Government Area.

The state government had on Tuesday, June 23, announced a 16-hour curfew across the affected local government areas bordering the old Oyo National Park as part of measures to strengthen security and support ongoing rescue operations.

A memo issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo, through the office of the SSG and signed by Permanent Secretary Musibau Babatunde, stated that the curfew took effect from Wednesday, running daily from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m. The restriction, initially scheduled to last for two days, affected Oriire, Orelope, Irepo, Saki West, Saki East, Atisbo, Itesiwaju, Iseyin, Olorunsogo and Atiba local government areas.

Announcing the lifting of the curfew on Saturday, Jun the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, said residents could now resume their normal activities. Oyelade thanked residents of the affected communities for their cooperation and understanding during the period of the restriction.

He added that the state government remains vigilant and is closely monitoring the security situation across the affected areas. The commissioner also assured residents that security agencies and the state government would continue efforts to bring an end to kidnapping incidents across Oyo State and ensure the safety of lives and property.