Oyo lifts curfew in 10 LGs, says security operations continue
June 27, 2026 6:54 pm
The Oyo State Government has lifted the dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed on 10 local government areas bordering the Old Oyo National Park following heightened security operations to rescue pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area.
The government announced the development in a statement issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade.
It directed residents of the affected local government areas to resume their normal activities while assuring them that security agencies would continue operations aimed at ending the kidnapping crisis.
“The government is closely monitoring the security situation, and efforts are ongoing to bring the kidnapping episode to an end,” Oyelade stated.
The curfew was initially imposed for 48 hours from June 24, running daily from 4pm to 8am across 10 local government areas surrounding the Old Oyo National Park, before it was extended by another 24 hours.
The measure was aimed at supporting ongoing security operations against kidnappers and other criminal elements operating within the area.
The affected local government areas are Oriire, Orelope, Irepo, Saki West, Saki East, Atisbo, Itesiwaju, Iseyin, Olorunsogo and Atiba.
The curfew followed the May 15 attack on three schools in Yawota and Ahoro-Esienle communities in Oriire Local Government Area, where armed men abducted dozens of pupils and teachers in coordinated raids that sparked nationwide concern over worsening insecurity in the South-West.
Since the abduction, the state government, in collaboration with the military, police, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Amotekun Corps and other security agencies, has intensified efforts to rescue the victims. Authorities have repeatedly assured residents that the victims remain a priority and that security operations are ongoing.
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