Adeleke Lifts Curfew On Ifon/Ilobu Communities
Following near perfect peace and orderliness that has returned to the hitherto warring communities of Ifon Orolu and Ilobu communities in Irepodun local government areas, of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed that the curfew imposed on the two communities be lifted forthwith, with effect from today Wednesday, the 20th of December.
A press statement signed to that effect by Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, the Hon. Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, quoted Adeleke to have directed that, everybody should go about their normal businesses without any hindrance or restriction of any kind in the two communities.
The statement read in part: “Osun state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has viewed with satisfaction the return of peace to Ifon and Ilobu communities in Irepodun local government area.
“To this end, the curfew earlier imposed by the Executive Governor of Osun state, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke, in his Executive capacity as the Chief Security Officer of the state is hereby, lifted with immediate effect beginning from tomorrow, Wednesday, 20th of December, 2023.
“While the Osun State Government truly acknowledges that lasting peace and order may seem to have been restored, a 24 hour surveillance should still be strictly observed and maintained by the eagle eyed joint security task force in the two communities.
“Government uses this opportunity,to once again, thank and appreciate all those,who,in one way or the other contributed to the restoration of peace and order, before, during and after the unfortunate communal skirmishes.
“Finally, the Osun state Government wishes all and sundry a merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2023 in advance in the two communities and Osun state at large.”
Recall that the state government imposed the curfew following the land dispute that caused hostility that degenerated to loss of lives and properties in the warring communities.
