The statement said Adeleke directed that curfew should begin immediately in the two local governments: Orolu and Irepodun local governments.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared curfew in Orolu and Irepodun local governments over the communal clash between Ilobu amd Ifon communities.
Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, announced the notice of curfew in a statement early Monday.
The statement reads, “This is to inform the public that the attention of the Osun state government has been drawn to the communal clash on land dispute between Ilobu and Ifon Communities.
“Based on this, Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed that Curfew begins immediately in the two local governments: Orolu and Irepodun local governments.
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“The Curfew will start between the hours of 8pm every night, and 6am in the morning. 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 statement noted that anyone caught wandering or moving around in Irepodun and Orolu local governments during the curfew period would 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,” the statement further said.