Oyo govt lifts curfew imposed on 10 LGAs, assures residents of safety

The Oyo State Government has officially lifted the curfew that was in place across 10 local government areas. This measure was initially implemented in response to a recent kidnapping incident in the Oriire area.

The curfew had been in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. The state government had previously extended this restriction by an additional 24 hours on Thursday. The affected local government areas include Atiba, Atisbo, Irepo, Iseyin, Itesiwaju, Olorunsogo, Oriire, Oorelope, Saki West, and Saki East. Notably, these areas share a border with the Old Oyo National Park.

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residents can now resume their normal activities.

In a statement released on Saturday in Ibadan, the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mr. Dotun Oyelade, informed residents that they can now resume their normal daily activities. He expressed gratitude for the cooperation and understanding demonstrated by the people in the affected regions during the period of the curfew. The commissioner also reassured the public that the state government is actively monitoring the security situation and is continuing its efforts to resolve the kidnapping incident.

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The state government was closely monitoring the security situation and reassured residents that efforts are ongoing to bring the kidnapping episode to an end.