Governor Adeleke has eased curfew restrictions in Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun communities as peace gradually returns.
Effective April 8, 2025, the curfew now runs from 6 PM to 6 AM daily, reduced from 24 hours earlier this week.
He cited improved security reports and praised residents’ efforts to restore calm in Irepodun and Ifon-Orolu Local Government Areas.
Commissioner Kolapo Alimi confirmed the adjustment, emphasizing the governor’s optimism about sustained stability.
“Peace is now taking root daily,” Adeleke stated, underscoring his role as Chief Security Officer.
He urged stakeholders to collaborate in resolving lingering disputes while commending traditional leaders for fostering dialogue.
The governor highlighted education as a priority, ensuring WAEC, NECO, and JAMB candidates can take exams uninterrupted.
“We cannot mortgage our children’s future,” he declared, linking eased curfew hours to academic access.
Security forces—including the Army, Police, and Civil Defence—remain on high alert despite relaxed measures.
Adeleke warned instigators of violence to expect legal repercussions, reinforcing surveillance across conflict-prone zones.
A 100-member crisis committee received renewed directives to accelerate resolutions for the communities’ long-standing tensions. “Osun State demands lasting solutions,” Adeleke stressed, tasking the group with actionable outcomes.
Residents, both local and diaspora, were urged to support peace-building initiatives for communal growth. “Development thrives only in unity,” he asserted, appealing for collective responsibility in healing divisions.
Meanwhile, the government reaffirmed its commitment to equitable progress, vowing to prioritize safety and reconciliation. Public updates will continue via the Osun State Government’s official website for transparency.
The phased curfew relaxation reflects cautious optimism, balancing security with residents’ gradual return to normalcy. Schools, markets, and businesses now operate freely during daylight hours, aiding economic recovery.
Community leaders welcomed the decision, pledging to uphold dialogue and deter violence. “We’ll protect this fragile peace,” vowed an Ilobu elder during a town hall meeting Tuesday.
Youth groups also mobilized awareness campaigns, promoting nonviolent conflict resolution among peers. Social media platforms buzz with calls for sustained harmony, amplifying grassroots solidarity.
However, skeptics caution against complacency, recalling past cycles of tension. Activists demand swift justice for recent clashes’ victims to build trust in the peace process.
Adeleke’s administration continues mediating land and resource disputes fueling the conflict, seeking equitable compromises. “No community will lose,” the governor assured during a radio address Wednesday.
Federal agencies have pledged support, offering logistical aid to local security teams. Collaborative efforts aim to dismantle criminal networks exploiting the crisis for profit.
As nightfall descends, checkpoints manned by armed personnel dot strategic junctions, enforcing the curfew. Residents comply cautiously, hopeful yet wary of relapse.
Educational institutions report steady exam attendance, with teachers applauding the reprieve. “Our students finally focus on studies, not fear,” shared a relieved principal in Erin Osun.
The governor’s phased approach mirrors global conflict-resolution models, prioritizing incremental trust-building. Observers hail the strategy but stress the need for long-term socio-economic investments.
With tensions simmering below the surface, Osun’s journey toward lasting peace remains a test of leadership and community resilience. For now, hope flickers cautiously in Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun.