Governor of Osun State , Ademola Adeleke, has ordered the immediate 24-hour curfew in Ifon, Ilobu and Erin Osun following the “resurgence of the age long communal clashes”.
According to Governor Adeleke: “I have ordered an immediate 24-hour curfew in Ifon, Ilobu and now to include Erin Osun.
“I have received with great sadness disturbing footage and security reports of resurgence of the age long communal clashes between Ifon, Ilobu, and now Erin Osun communities within the past 24 hours. Following extensive consultations with heads of security agencies working tirelessly to prevent further escalation, I hereby declare an immediate 24-hour curfew in the affected communities of Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun effective immediately and until further notice.
“To enforce this directive and maintain law and order, I have ordered a joint security operation comprising the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Police, Nigerian Immigration Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), NDLEA, AMOTEKUN, and other relevant agencies to conduct 24-hour surveillance and ensure strict compliance. I deeply sympathize with those who have suffered loss of life and property due to this crisis. Rest assured, perpetrators will face the full weight of the law.
“Additionally, I have summoned an urgent stakeholders’ meeting with:
•The Olufon of Ifon, HRM Oba Peter Oluwole Akinyooye
•The Olobu of Ilobu, HRM Oba Ashiru Olatoye Olaniyan
•The Elerin of Erin Osun, Oba Yusuf Omoloye Oyagbodun (II)
•Other key stakeholders
“This meeting will focus on finding a lasting resolution to this conflict. I urge all sons and daughters of these communities, alongside their traditional rulers, to embrace peace and coexist harmoniously. Any individual or group found inciting violence or aiding this unrest will be dealt with accordingly.
“It is important that we all work together to restore peace and prevent further destruction.”
