Osun: Three arrested for breaching curfew over communal clash

THE Osun State Police Command has revealed that it has arrested three persons in connection with breaching the indefinite curfew imposed on Ifon, Ilobu and Erin-Osun communities by the Osun State Government.

This information was contained in a statement by the Osun State Police Commissioner, CP Mohammed Umar Abba and issued by spokesperson, Adeoye Akeem Adeola on Monday in Osogbo.

The statement said CP Umar Abba ordered the deployment of officers and men to the warring areas in order to restore peace, law and order in accordance with its primary duty of protecting lives and properties.

The statement reads, “The Command in collaboration with personnel of other sister security agencies will do everything humanly possible to prevent further bloodshed and breakdown of law and order through strict enforcement of the 24 hours curfew declared by the Executive Governor of the State, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke in the areas affected.

“So far, three (3) suspects have been arrested in breach of the curfew armed with a dane gun.

“Thorough investigation will be conducted and suspects will be charged to court for prosecution accordingly.”

The statement said the Command is monitoring the situation closely with a view to fishing out all the trouble makers and their sponsors to ensure that they face the wrath of the law.

VAM News reported that the Osun State Government, on Friday, re-imposed a dusk to dawn curfew in Ifon and Ilobu communities after communal violence erupted between both towns on Thursday night.

With the escalation of tension, the state government extended the curfew to Erin-Osun town and increased the curfew to 24 hours indefinitely.

The resurgence of violence between both towns since Thursday, March 20, 2025 has led to reported deaths, arson and destruction of goods and properties worth millions of Naira.

Also, several residents have been displaced as a result of the unrest.