Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has approved the imposition of a 16-hour curfew in 10 local government areas of the state following heightened security concerns in communities bordering the Old Oyo National Park.
According to a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo Musibau Babatunde, the curfew takes effect from Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
The restriction, which will run from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. daily for an initial period of 48 hours, is aimed at strengthening security operations and protecting lives and property in the affected areas.
The local government areas affected are Oriire, Orelope, Irepo, Saki West, Saki East, Atisbo, Itesiwaju, Iseyin, Olorunsogo and Atiba.
Residents of the affected areas are advised to comply fully with the directive and cooperate with security agencies as efforts continue to address security challenges in the zone.
The state government reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety of residents and maintaining peace across Oyo State.
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