Ifon- Ilobu- Erin Conflict: Governor Adeleke Relaxes 24 hour Curfew to 17
The 24-hour curfew that had been placed on Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun as a result of the communal clashes was reduced to 17 hours by Governor Ademola Adeleke on Friday.
This development came just one day after Oba Ashiru Olaniyan, the Olobu of Ilobu, begged the Governor to ease the curfew so that residents could evaluate the wreckage.
IREPORT247NEW reports that the Osun State Governor has imposed a curfew on the warring communities of Ifon and Ilobu in the state. The curfew, which takes effect immediately, is aimed at restoring peace and order in the affected areas. The governor also called for a meeting with the monarchs of the two communities to discuss the crisis and to find a lasting solution.
According to the statement released by Olawale Rasheed, the spokesperson to the State Governor on Friday March 28 stated, “Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed immediate relaxation of the 24-hour curfew to 17 hours to begin from 2 pm to 7am, the following day.
“The relaxation of the curfew is to take effect from Friday, 28th March, 2025, until further notice.
“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 however expressed dissatisfaction with 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.
“Governor Adeleke tasked the joint security taskforce to maintain their usual 24-hour surveillance to ensure zero tolerance for any act of lawlessness.
“Additionally, the governor further directed the state emergency agency to intensify the support services for the displaced people as earlier directed.”