Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has imposed a curfew in the Owo community following a cult clash that claimed five lives.
While declaring the dawn-to-dusk curfew, Aiyedatiwa emphasised that it would be strictly enforced, with exemptions for essential services.
In the past few hours, the ancient community has been embroiled in a cult-related crisis, with five people already killed.
According to a statement issued by Ebenezer Adeniyan, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor:
“Due to the ongoing violent cult clashes and security disturbances in Owo that have led to the loss of lives, the Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has ordered a dawn-to-dusk curfew in the town until further notice.
“The governor has also asked security agencies in the state to enforce the curfew, ensure the safety of lives and properties, arrest perpetrators of the violence, and restore peace to the community.”
