Oyo lifts curfew in 10 LGs as security operations continue

Oyo State has lifted a dusk-to-dawn curfew in 10 local government areas that border the Old Oyo National Park. The curfew was initially imposed to support heightened security operations focused on rescuing pupils and teachers abducted in the Oriire Local Government Area.

Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, announced the development, directing residents in the affected areas to resume normal activities. He assured the public that security agencies are continuing their operations to end the kidnapping crisis.

The curfew, initially for 48 hours and later extended by 24 hours, was aimed at aiding security operations against kidnappers and other criminals. The affected local government areas include Oriire, Orelope, Irepo, Saki West, Saki East, Atisbo, Itesiwaju, Iseyin, Olorunsogo, and Atiba.

This measure followed the May 15 attack on schools in Yawota and Ahoro-Esienle communities in Oriire, where dozens of pupils and teachers were abducted. The incident raised nationwide concerns about worsening insecurity in the South-West region. Since the abduction, the state government, in collaboration with military, police, NSCDC, and Amotekun Corps, has intensified rescue efforts.

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The government is closely monitoring the security situation, and efforts are ongoing to bring the kidnapping episode to an end.