Governor Seyi Makinde’s government of Oyo State has lifted the curfew imposed on 10 local government areas following the recent kidnapping incident in Oriire Local Government Area of the state.
The government had earlier imposed a 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. curfew on the affected councils as part of security measures after the incident.
The curfew was later extended by 24 hours on Thursday.
Naijaonpoint reports that the affected local government areas are Atiba, Atisbo, Irepo, Iseyin, Itesiwaju, Olorunsogo, Oriire, Oorelope, Saki West, and Saki East.
The councils border the Old Oyo National Park, an area that has recently drawn security attention following the kidnapping episode.
In a statement issued on Saturday (today) in Ibadan, the State’s Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, said residents in the affected areas could now resume their normal activities.
Oyelade thanked the people of the affected communities for their cooperation and understanding during the period the curfew lasted.
He said the state government appreciated the sacrifices made by residents while the security measure was in force.
The commissioner added that the state government was closely monitoring the security situation in the affected areas.
He reassured residents that efforts were ongoing to bring the kidnapping episode to an end and strengthen security across the affected communities.
Oyelade urged residents to remain calm, vigilant and supportive of security agencies as the government continues to address the situation.
