Akeredolu orders curfew in Igbara-Oke over violent protest
Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has ordered the imposition of a twenty-four hour curfew on Igbara-Oke, the headquarters of Ifedore Local Government Area of the State.
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Richard Olatunde, made this known on Thursday in a statement titled, ‘Curfew Imposed on Igbara-Oke’.
According to the statement, the curfew was as a result of violent activities that took place during a protest after a councillorship bye-election in the town.
The statement read, Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN has ordered the imposition of a twenty-four hour curfew on Igbara-Oke, headquarters of Ifedore Local Government Area of the State.
“This order is with immediate effect.This is sequel to the violent dimension of what was initially considered a peaceful protest in the town following the outcome of a Councillorship bye-election.
“All security agencies are urged to enforce this order to the letter. In the same vein, Traditional Rulers, opinion leaders and all persons of goodwill are enjoined to rein in their wards as non-compliance with this curfew order shall not be tolerated.”
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