18th September, 2023
Osun state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has imposed a curfew on two communities Ilobu and Ifon Communities over a communal clash on a land dispute.
The notice of curfew conveyed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Hon Kolapo Alimi is to enforce law and order in the area.
Governor Ademola Adeleke also directed that the curfew begin immediately in the two local governments affected Orolu and Irepodun local governments.
The curfew will start between the hours of 8 pm every night to 6 am.
The statement said human and vehicular movement is hereby 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.
The government warned that 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 sued 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.