The Oyo State Government has imposed a curfew in 10 local government areas around the Old Oyo National Park to address kidnapping and other security challenges in the area.
The curfew will take effect on Wednesday and will run from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. for an initial period of 48 hours.
The affected areas are located around the Old Oyo National Park, where victims of the May 15 attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area are believed to be held captive.
A total of 46 people, including 39 schoolchildren and seven teachers, were reportedly kidnapped during the attack.
The State Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, announced the directive in a statement on Tuesday.
The affected local government areas are Oriire, Orelope, Irepo, Saki West, Saki East, Atisbo, Itesiwaju, Iseyin, Olorunsogo and Atiba.
“The curfew is part of the state’s ongoing efforts to tackle kidnapping and other security challenges in communities located around the Old Oyo National Park,” the statement added.
The state government urged residents of the affected areas to fully comply with the curfew as security agencies intensify operations aimed at restoring peace and protecting lives and property.
The kidnapped victims were taken from Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; Community Grammar School; and L.A. Primary School, Esiele, all located in Oriire Local Government Area.
