Osun Communal Conflict: Adeleke Relaxes 24-hour Curfew

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has directed the immediate relaxation of the 24-hour curfew to 17 hours effective from yesterday, Friday, until further notice.

A statement by the spokesperson to the state governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed said the reviewed curfew now begins from 2pm to 7am, the following day.

According to him, the governor 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.

While commending the cessation of hostility so far, the governor expressed dissatisfaction with the report of another killing for which the police have made an arrest.

He warned that, “Anybody or group of persons, found or caught masterminding any violent act will face the full consequences.”

Governor Adeleke tasked the joint security taskforce to maintain their usual 24-hour surveillance to ensure zero tolerance for any act of lawlessness.

The governor further directed the state emergency agency to intensify the support services for the displaced people as earlier directed.