By Damilare Adeleye
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has imposed a dawn-to-dusk curfew on Owo town in the state over ‘‘cult clashes” and “security disturbances”.
The governor directed residents of the town to remain indoors during the curfew as only essential services, such as hospitals, emergency services, and law enforcement, will be exempted from the curfew.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday evening by Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor.
The statement read, “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 secutiry agencies in the State to enforce the curfew, ensure safety of lives, properties, arrest perpetrators of the violence and restore peace to the community.”
