Governor of Ondo state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has declared a dawn-to-dusk curfew on Owo community, Owo local government area (LGA) of the state.
Gatekeepers News reports that this followed clashes between cult groups in which eight people were killed and others injured.
The Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan noted that the curfew was till further notice.
He noted that only essential service providers would be permitted to move around during the restriction.
The statement reads, “Due to the ongoing violent cult clashes and security disturbances in Owo which have led to loss of lives, the Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has ordered a dawn-to-dusk curfew in the town, till further notice.”
“All residents are required to remain indoors during the curfew. Only essential services, such as hospitals, emergency services, and law enforcement, will be exempted from the curfew.”
“The Governor has also asked security agencies in the State to enforce the curfew, ensure safety of lives, properties, arrest perpetrators of the violence and restore peace to the community.”
