Osun State Government has directed a continuation of the curfew earlier imposed on Orolu and Irepodun local governments areas of the State.
The extension of the curfew, according to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi on Wednesday, revealed that the directive was taken in order to maintain law and order in the affected communities.
DAILY POST recalls that communal clashes had erupted between Ilobu and Ifon communities over a parcel of land at Opapa village.
As a result of the clash and loss of lives recorded, the Osun State Government had imposed a dusk to dawn curfew in the local government areas in September.
The curfew was later relaxed after tension had gone down in the area.
According to the statement, “Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed that the Curfew placed on Orolu and Irepodun local government areas continues.
“The Curfew time has now changed to the hours of 6pm every night and 6am. Human and vehicular movement is to be 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.
“Anyone caught wandering or moving around in Irepodun and Orolu local governments during the curfew period will be arrested and prosecuted appropriately.”
The statement reiterated that the state governor, Ademola Adeleke insisted that there was need for peace between the two local government areas.
Adeleke, according to the statement, also asked that the ethos of peace, love and unity which the state is known for should be imbibed by the concerned parties.
Communal clash: Osun govt imposes fresh curfew on Orolu, Irepodun LGs