Ondo State Government has imposed a 24hour curfew on Ode and Isinigbo communities in Akure North Local Government Area, following the escalation of violent clashes between the two communities.
A statement by the State Commissioner for Information and Orientation Donald Ojogo said the curfew takes immediate effect.
He said Governor Akeredolu has also ordered a massive manhunt for perpetrators of the despicable violence just as investigations are already on to unravel the real cause(s) of same.
” With respect to the curfew, security agencies have been directed to ensure total compliance with the order.”
” For emphasis, both Ode and Isinigbo communities have been closed down for any unathourised human movement and activity until further notice,”Ojogo said.
The communal clash between the two communities escalated on Friday as some hoodlums attacked Isinigbo community destroying houses and other properties.
