- Two rival cults clashed on Monday morning resulting in the deaths of no fewer than four persons
The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Owo following a violent cult clash that claimed several lives in the town.
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan disclosed this in a statement on Monday evening.
WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that two rival cults clashed on Monday morning resulting in the deaths of no fewer than four persons.
Adeniyan said the 7pm-6am curfew subsists until further notice.
“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 dusk-to-dawn (from 7pm to 6am) 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 statement reads in part.
Adeniyan said the governor has also asked security agencies in the state to enforce the curfew, ensure safety of lives, properties, arrest perpetrators of the violence and restore peace to the community.
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