By Lateef Dada, Osogbo
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the immediate relaxation of the 24-hour curfew imposed on Ifon-Osun, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun to 17 hours, to begin from 2 pm to 7 am the following day.
A statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Friday, said 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,” the statement said.
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.
He further directed the state emergency agency to intensify support services for the displaced people as earlier directed.