Oyo govt lifts curfew imposed on 10 LGAs, assures residents of safety
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State
nThe Oyo State Government has lifted the curfew imposed on 10 local government areas following the recent kidnapping incident in Oriire.
nThe News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state government initially imposed a 4:00p.m. to 8:00a.m. curfew on the affected LGAs but later extended it by 24 hours on Thursday.
nThe LGAs, which include Atiba, Atisbo, Irepo, Iseyin, Itesiwaju, Olorunsogo, Oriire, Oorelope, Saki West, and Saki East, border the Old Oyo National Park.
nIn a statement issued on Saturday in Ibadan by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mr Dotun Oyelade, residents can now resume their normal activities.
nHe expressed appreciation for the cooperation and understanding of the people in the affected areas.
nThe commissioner added that the state government was closely monitoring the security situation and reassured residents that efforts are ongoing to bring the kidnapping episode to an end. (NAN)
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