Oyo State Lifts Curfew After Kidnapping Incident, Assures Residents of Safety

The Oyo State Government has officially lifted the security curfew that was in place across 10 local government areas. This decision comes after the recent kidnapping incident in the Oriire area, which had prompted the imposition of the restrictions.

In a statement released by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the government announced that residents can now resume their daily activities without restriction. The statement also conveyed the government's appreciation for the cooperation and understanding shown by the people in the affected regions during the period of the curfew.

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Residents can now resume their normal activities, while it expressed appreciation for the cooperation and understanding of the people in the affected areas.

Oyelade further assured the public that the security situation remains under close monitoring. He emphasized that continuous efforts are underway to bring the kidnapping episode to a definitive end and to ensure the safety of all residents. The government reiterated its commitment to maintaining peace and order within the state.

The curfew had initially been implemented as a 16-hour daily measure, aiming to curb further criminal activities and facilitate security operations in the wake of the abductions. Subsequently, the government extended the curfew by an additional day on Thursday to allow security forces more time to stabilize the situation before lifting all restrictions.

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