JUST IN: Governor Oyetola lifts curfew in Osun

Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has lifted the curfew imposed on the state with immediate effect.

The Governor had earlier relaxed the 24-hour indefinite curfew to run from 8:00 pm till 6:00 am daily.

In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, on Wednesday, the governor was quoted as saying that “citizens can now go about their business and other transactions beyond 8:00 pm without any hindrance or restrictions with effect from Wednesday, November 11.”

The statement titled, ‘Oyetola lifts curfew in Osun’, added, “The government has once again observed the level of compliance to all directives aimed at restoring tranquility to our dear State, and hereby appreciates the citizens for their patience and understanding.

“The government also appreciates security agencies for their efforts in maintaining law and order in the State.

“With effect from Wednesday, November 11, residents of the State are free to go about their business without any hindrance or restrictions, while security agencies continue to discharge their duties to forestall breakdown of law and order.