The Oyo State Government has declared a 16-hour curfew in 10 local government areas bordering the Old Oyo National Park as part of efforts to maintain security and public order in the affected communities. According to a memo issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde, and signed by the Governor’s Special […]
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The Oyo State Government has declared a 16-hour curfew in 10 local government areas bordering the Old Oyo National Park as part of efforts to maintain security and public order in the affected communities.
According to a memo issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde, and signed by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Governor Seyi Makinde approved the curfew, which takes effect from Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
The statement noted that the curfew will run daily from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. and will remain in force for an initial period of 48 hours.
The affected local government areas are Oriire, Orelope, Irepo, Saki West, Saki East, Atisbo, Itesiwaju, Iseyin, Olorunsogo and Atiba.
The government explained that the measure affects communities located around the Old Oyo National Park and is aimed at safeguarding lives and property while addressing security concerns within the area.
Residents of the affected local government areas have been urged to comply fully with the directive and cooperate with security agencies to ensure the successful implementation of the curfew.
The state government reiterated its commitment to restoring peace and ensuring the safety of all residents, assuring the public that security agencies have been adequately mobilised to enforce the curfew and maintain order in the affected areas.
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