Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has approved the extension of the curfew imposed on 10 local government areas bordering the Old Oyo National Park by 24 hours.
Musibau Babatunde, secretary to the State Government made this known in a memo issued on Thursday.
Recall that Oyo State Government had announced the 4.00pm to 8.00am curfew in the 10 local government areas on June 23, 2026. Related News Court admits appeal judgment affirming AMCON’s receivership of Arik Air Starlink moves closer to becoming full telecom operator, raising stakes for African operators World Cup: FIFA introduces new yellow card rule to reduce player suspensions
With this extension, the curfew, which was to last for 48 hours in the first instance, will continue till Saturday, June 27, 2026.
The affected local government areas affected are: Oriire (Headquarters: Ikoyi-Ile), Orelope (Headquarters: Igboho), Irepo (Headquarters: Kisi), Saki West (Headquarters: Saki), Saki East (Headquarters: Ago-Amodu), Atisbo (Headquarters: Tede / Ago-Are), Itesiwaju (Headquarters: Otu), Iseyin (Headquarters: Iseyin), Olorunsogo (Headquarters: Igbeti) and Atiba (Headquarters: Offa-Meta, Oyo)
