By Michael Ofulue Osogbo

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Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has directed that the 17 hours curfew imposed on Ilobu- Ifon- Erin Osun Communities over communal clash be relaxed to 12 hours.

He ,however, warned that any attente to renew another hostility in the affected communities will be resistest by the deployed security operatives keep surveillance in the area .

The governor also directed the combined security forces to remain on their duty post and keep their eagle eyes on the movement of people coming in and out of the troubled communities.

The relaxation of the curfew our correspondent learnt was sequel to the different security reports reaching the governor that the much expected ceasefire is taking the centre stage on a daily basis as residence

Accordingly, the Governor has directed that the curfew should, begin from today, Tuesday (08/4/2025) commence from 7p.m to 7a.m on a daily basis until further notice

In a press statement issued by the Hon. Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi quoted Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke as saying ;

“Now that peace is gaining the centre stage on a daily basis, it gladdens my heart, as the Governor and Chief Security Officer of Osun State to announce the relaxation of the curfew earlier imposed on Ifon-Ilobu- Erin Osun communities from 17 hours to 12 hours daily with effect from today.

“As a Governor, I am again reaffirming my commitment to do everything morally and officially possible at my executive disposal to bring the communal fracas in the three communities to an amicable end.

“So far, I am equally happy to say that the traditional rulers of the three communities and their subjects have been living up to the desired expectations in ensuring gradual return to peace. This is good and heart warming. I urge them to keep the tempo high in this regard

“In the same vein, the new trend in the time frame of the curfew, will also allow our children who want to write WAEC, NECO and JAMB Examinations to be able to do so without any form of hindrance, as we cannot allow their future to be mortgaged .

“However, I am still directing that the joint security team comprising the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Police Force, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps

While embracing the much sought peace in the three communities as anybody/group/ community caught or found wanting in fomenting or aiding the crisis in one way or the other will be made to face the music in line with the dictates of the law of Nigeria .

“I am seizing this opportunity to, once again, remind and direct the 100 member crisis resolution committee on Ifon, Ilobu and Erin Osun communal mayhem set up by this administration in the wake of the crisis few months ago to expedite their assignments so as to find a lasting solution to the problem. My administration and the entire people of Osun State will not settle for less from your committee in giving us a leeway towards ensuring a lasting resolution to the age long communal disputes.

“I urge all sons and daughters of the three communities at home and in diaspora to cooperate with me and my administration to bring this crisis to an end once and for all.

“It is only in an atmosphere of peace and unity that the much sought growth and development can be achieved in the three communities of Ifon, Ilobu and Erin Osun as well as the entire state .” Said governor