Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the declaration of a 16-hour curfew in 10 local government areas of the state as part of measures to tackle insecurity, especially around communities bordering the Old Oyo National Park.

The curfew, which takes effect from Wednesday, June 24, 2026, will run daily from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m. for 48 hours in the first instance.

This was contained in a memo issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Musibau Babatunde, following security concerns linked to the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area.

The affected local government areas are Oriire, with headquarters at Ikoyi-Ile; Orelope, with headquarters at Igboho; Irepo, with headquarters at Kisi; Saki West, with headquarters at Saki; Saki East, with headquarters at Ago-Amodu; Atisbo, with headquarters at Tede/Ago-Are; Itesiwaju, with headquarters at Otu; Iseyin, with headquarters at Iseyin; Olorunsogo, with headquarters at Igbeti; and Atiba, with headquarters at Offa-Meta, Oyo.

The government said the curfew was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security around the affected areas, particularly communities close to the Old Oyo National Park, where the abducted pupils and teachers were reportedly being held.

The development comes amid renewed protests in Ibadan over the continued captivity of the abducted victims. Protesters had on Monday grounded traffic at Iwo Road, demanding urgent action by both the state and federal governments to secure their release.

Speaking during the protest, the National Coordinator of the movement, Juwon Sanyaolu, said the demonstration was a continuation of efforts to press for the freedom of the victims abducted in Oriire Local Government Area in May.

“We will continue to protest for the release of all abducted victims until they are free. We believe that government officials are in the comfort of their rooms and offices while innocent 46 students and their teachers are languishing in the kidnappers’ den,” Sanyaolu said.

He added that the group was demanding freedom for all captives across the country, warning that citizens would not remain silent while insecurity continues to threaten lives.

“We will not be sitting until 2027. By that time, we won’t even know how many will be alive. So that is why we are at the heart of Ibadan in Oyo State, where the abduction took place. The state and federal governments must act, or they will continue to witness mass action,” he said.

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