Kwara Gov imposes curfew on Offa, Erinle towns over renewed hostilities

The Kwara State Governor,  AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has imposed a curfew on Offa and Erinle towns.

This is contained in a statement issued by his Chief press secretary, Rafiu Ajakaiye.

According to the statement, the curfew will be in force between 6p.m. and 8 a.m. until further notice.

“The curfew takes immediate effect from 6p.m. today Thursday March 4, 2021. Security agencies have been deployed to enforce the curfew. While security forces on ground are to maintain the peace, military reinforcements from Sobi Barracks and the Mobile Police force from Ilorin have been deployed immediately. All residents are hereby directed to withdraw from the streets of Offa and Erinle and all contested areas immediately. Residents are to stay indoors until the curfew is reviewed,” the statement added.

The Governor urged  residents of both communities and travellers crisscrossing the areas to comply with this directive to save lives and property.

He appealed to leaders on both sides to restrain and caution their people against provocative action, and to maintain peace. He also urged security forces to be very firm in dealing with the situation and in enforcing the curfew.

Emmanuel Ukoh