Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun has relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed on the Ifon and Ilobu/Erin-Osun communities in the Orolu and Irepodun local government areas.
A statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Friday said Mr Adeleke directed that the curfew is from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
“The relaxation of the curfew is to take effect from Friday until further notice,” he said.
Mr Adeleke said he took the decision to alleviate the suffering of residents of the three towns and provide an opportunity for them to attend to their immediate needs.
The governor commended the residents for the cessation of hostility so far.
Mr Adeleke, however, expressed dissatisfaction over the report of another killing for which the police have made an arrest, warning that “anybody or group of persons, found or caught masterminding any violent act will face the full consequences.”
He tasked the joint security task force to continue with their 24-hour surveillance to ensure zero tolerance for any act of lawlessness.
Additionally, the governor directed the state emergency agency to intensify the support services for the displaced people as earlier directed.