Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has imposed a night to dawn curfew on Ife following the increasing spate of insecurity in the town.
The monarch said the new restrictions of movement which took effect on Saturday, January 29, is aimed at checking the activities of criminals in the town.
Ile-Ife, a town referred to the ancestral city of the Yorubas, in recent weeks has been experiencing cases of insecurity. It was gathered that some criminals are beginning to infiltrate the town to unleash mayhem on residents.
The development, according to a statement issued by Ooni through the Lowa of Ife, Chief Abraham Ademola, prompted Oba Ogunwusi to give his blessing on the imposition of a night curfew on the town.
There will now be restriction of movement in the town between 11pm to 5am daily.
“The Imperial Majesty, Oba Ogunwusi has ordered lockdown from 11 PM to 5 AM in Ife township from today, (Saturday).
“No vigil, no night party, night prayers in all churches and mosques, etc.
“This is because robbers and bandits presence in Ile-Ife is on high which is causing the community sleepless nights.
“The police with the local securities are now in the community to ensure security. Anyone caught in within these hours will be treated as such. The restriction is till further notice”, the statement reads.
