Communal clash: Curfew continues in Orolu, Irepodun LGs says Osun govt

Osun State Government has declared that the curfew already imposed on the two warring communities in the state, Ilobu and Ifon, in Orolu and Irepodun local government areas of the state continues.

The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Hon Kolapo Alimi, who issued the directive on Wednesday, said the curfew was placed in order to maintain law and order in the affected communities.

Our correspondent gathered that there was an intelligence report which indicated rising tension and internecine strife between Ilobu and Ifon townships on Wednesday 4th October,2023..

It was further gathered that some of the residents of both towns were seen with their pump action guns, dane guns and clubs with other dangerous weapons during the day, warming up for the duel.

Meanwhile, Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed that the curfew placed on the two local governments continues.

The statement reads, “The Curfew time has now changed to the hours of 6pm every night, and 6am in the morning. Human and vehicular movement is to be restricted during the curfew till further notice.

“This is to forestall attempts of destruction of lives and properties during this period, because of the land dispute.

“Anyone caught wandering or moving around in Irepodun and Orolu local governments during the curfew period will be arrested and prosecuted appropriately.

“Governor Ademola Adeleke reiterates the need for peace between these two local governments, and asked that the ethos of Peace, Love and Unity which the state is known for, be imbibed.”