Premised on the gradual return to peace in the three warring communities of Ilobu, Ifon, and Erin Osun in both Irepodun and Ifon-Orolu Local Government Areas of Osun State, the state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has directed that the hitherto 17 hours curfew imposed by his administration in the three warring communities be relaxed to 12 hours.
The relaxation of the curfew is sequel to the different security reports reaching the governor that the much expected ceasefire is taking the centre stage on a daily basis.
Accordingly, the governor has directed that the curfew should, beginning from yesterday, commence from 7p.m. to 7a.m. on a daily basis until further notice.
A statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, quoted Governor, Adeleke as saying: “Now that peace is gaining the centre stage on a daily basis, it gladdens my heart, as the governor and Chief Security Officer of Osun State, to announce the relaxation of the curfew earlier imposed on Ifon-Ilobu- Erin Osun communities from 17 hours to 12 hours daily with effect from today (yesterday).“
As a governor, I am again reaffirming my commitment to do everything morally and officially possible at my executive disposal to bring the communal fracas in the three communities to an amicable end. (Thisday)