Residents around Old Oyo National Park ordered indoors from 4pm to 8am as government moves to strengthen security.
Governor Seyi Makinde has approved a 16-hour curfew across 10 Local Government Areas of Oyo State as part of efforts to address security concerns in communities surrounding the Old Oyo National Park.
The curfew, which takes effect from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. daily beginning Wednesday, June 24, 2026, will initially remain in force for 48 hours.
The affected local government areas are Oriire, Orelope, Irepo, Saki West, Saki East, Atisbo, Itesiwaju, Iseyin, Olorunsogo and Atiba.
According to the state government, the measure is aimed at safeguarding lives and property while enabling security agencies to carry out necessary operations within the affected areas.
Residents have been urged to comply fully with the directive and cooperate with security personnel to ensure the success of ongoing efforts to maintain peace and security.
The government also advised members of the public to stay updated through official communication channels for further information regarding the curfew and other security measures.