Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed that the 24-hour curfew imposed on some communities in the state be reduced to 17 hours to allow people to attend to their personal needs.
The three neighbouring communities have been at loggerheads over land disputes, resulting in incessant crises in the towns.
This was contain in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Friday reveal that the reduction in the curfew time takes effect immediately.
“The 17-hour curfew is now to begin from 2 pm to 7 am daily 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,” it stated.
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 anyone or group of persons found or caught masterminding any violent act will face the full consequences.
