Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has imposed a dawn-to-dusk curfew in Owo, Owo Local Government Area, following violent cult clashes that claimed four lives on Monday.
The announcement was made in a statement released in Akure by Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, who described the clashes as a serious security disturbance.
“The ongoing violent cult clashes and security disturbances in Owo have led to loss of lives,” Adeniyan said.
In response, Governor Aiyedatiwa declared a curfew effective immediately, ordering all residents to remain indoors until further notice.
“The governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has ordered a dawn-to-dusk curfew in the town till further notice,” the statement read.
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The curfew exempts essential services such as hospitals, emergency responders, and law enforcement agencies.
The governor has directed security agencies to strictly enforce the curfew, apprehend those responsible for the violence, and restore peace to the area.
“The governor has tasked security agencies in the state to enforce the curfew, ensure the safety of lives and properties, arrest the perpetrators of violence, and restore peace to the community,” Adeniyan added.
Residents have been urged to cooperate with authorities to bring an end to the clashes and maintain public safety.