BREAKING: Erin-Osun/Ilobu Crisis: Osun Declares 24-Hour Curfew As Residents Count Losses

Governor Oyetola Of Osun has declared 24-hour curfew in two towns in the State over communal clash.

CityNews Nigeria reports that the Osun State Government has declared a 24-hour curfew in Irepodun and Orolu Local Government Areas of the State, following the violence that broke out between Ilobu and Erin-Osun communities on Saturday.

This was revealed to newsmen in a statement on Sunday signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji.

Oyebamiji stated that the the declaration of curfew became necessary to douse tension in the troubled area. This will subsist until further notice.

CityNews Nigeria recalls that only about few hours ago, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola had ordered immediate deployment of armed policemen with support from the army to restore law and order. This online medium gathered that at least two people have been confirmed dead whilst several buildings and business centers were destroyed.

“As a responsible and responsive government that took the sacred oath to protect the lives and property of our citizens, we believe that the declaration of curfew is the way to go in this circumstance.

“By this, security operatives have been directed to arrest and prosecute any person found violating the curfew and those responsible for the violence.

“All citizens and residents of the affected Local Government Areas are enjoined to comply with this directive as any person found contravening this order shall be made to face the wrath of the law.

“Government enjoins all our citizens to be peaceful and to be law abiding as all efforts shall be made to protect them and their property,” he said.