The Oyo State Government has approved the imposition of a 16-hour curfew across 10 local government areas in the state, following a directive issued by Governor ‘Seyi Makinde. According to a memo issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde, and signed by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, on Tuesday, the curfew will take effect from Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

The Oyo State Government has approved the imposition of a 16-hour curfew across 10 local government areas in the state, following a directive issued by Governor ‘Seyi Makinde.…

Governor Seyi Makinde approved the curfew, which will run daily from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. and remain in force for an initial period of 48 hours.

Oyo State imposes a 4 PM to 8 AM curfew on 10 LGAs surrounding Old Oyo National Park to combat kidnapping and rescue abducted schoolchildren and teachers.

Oyo State imposes a 4 PM to 8 AM curfew on 10 LGAs surrounding Old Oyo National Park to combat kidnapping and rescue 46 abductees.

Oyo State Government has extended by 24 hours the curfew imposed on 10 local government areas bordering the Old Oyo National Park.

Oyo State extends curfew in 10 LGAs bordering Old Oyo National Park by 24 hours following a recent school abduction. Learn more about the Oyo curfew extens