The Oyo State Government has declared a 16-hour curfew across ten local government areas bordering the Old Oyo National Park as part of intensified measures to address growing security concerns in the affected axis. Governor Seyi Makinde approved the restriction, which will take effect from Wednesday, June 24, 2026, and will initially remain in force for 48 hours.
According to an official statement issued on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde, residents of the affected local government areas will be required to remain indoors daily between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. throughout the duration of the curfew. The government explained that the directive became necessary in view of prevailing security challenges around communities adjoining the Old Oyo National Park, an area that has recently witnessed heightened concerns over criminal activities, including incidents of kidnapping and related threats.
The curfew affects ten local government areas spread across Oyo State’s northern and Oke-Ogun zones. They include Oriire Local Government with headquarters in Ikoyi-Ile, Orelope Local Government headquartered in Igboho, Irepo Local Government with headquarters in Kisi, Saki West Local Government headquartered in Saki, Saki East Local Government with headquarters in Ago-Amodu, Atisbo Local Government headquartered in Tede and Ago-Are, Itesiwaju Local Government with headquarters in Otu, Iseyin Local Government headquartered in Iseyin, Olorunsogo Local Government with headquarters in Igbeti, and Atiba Local Government with headquarters in Offa-Meta, Oyo.
The government’s decision comes amid increasing security operations across the Oke-Ogun region, where authorities have been working to curb the activities of criminal elements believed to be exploiting forested areas and difficult terrains around the national park. Security agencies have in recent weeks intensified surveillance and coordinated operations in affected communities as part of efforts to restore peace and ensure the safety of residents.
While announcing the measure, the state government urged residents to cooperate fully with security personnel and comply strictly with the curfew order in the interest of public safety. Authorities stressed that the restriction is a temporary but necessary intervention aimed at facilitating ongoing security operations and preventing any further breakdown of law and order within the affected areas.
The government further assured citizens that it remains committed to protecting lives and property and would continue to monitor the situation closely. It added that further directives regarding the curfew and other security measures would be communicated as developments unfold.
The statement announcing the curfew was signed by the Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor of Oyo State, Mr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, on June 23, 2026. Security stakeholders and community leaders have been encouraged to support government efforts by providing useful information that could aid ongoing operations and contribute to the restoration of lasting peace across the affected local government areas.Oyo Govt Imposes 16-Hour Curfew in 10 LGAs Over Security Concerns Around Old Oyo National Park
The Oyo State Government has declared a 16-hour curfew across ten local government areas bordering the Old Oyo National Park as part of intensified measures to address growing security concerns in the affected axis. Governor Seyi Makinde approved the restriction, which will take effect from Wednesday, June 24, 2026, and will initially remain in force for 48 hours.
According to an official statement issued on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde, residents of the affected local government areas will be required to remain indoors daily between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. throughout the duration of the curfew. The government explained that the directive became necessary in view of prevailing security challenges around communities adjoining the Old Oyo National Park, an area that has recently witnessed heightened concerns over criminal activities, including incidents of kidnapping and related threats.
The curfew affects ten local government areas spread across Oyo State’s northern and Oke-Ogun zones. They include Oriire Local Government with headquarters in Ikoyi-Ile, Orelope Local Government headquartered in Igboho, Irepo Local Government with headquarters in Kisi, Saki West Local Government headquartered in Saki, Saki East Local Government with headquarters in Ago-Amodu, Atisbo Local Government headquartered in Tede and Ago-Are, Itesiwaju Local Government with headquarters in Otu, Iseyin Local Government headquartered in Iseyin, Olorunsogo Local Government with headquarters in Igbeti, and Atiba Local Government with headquarters in Offa-Meta, Oyo.
The government’s decision comes amid increasing security operations across the Oke-Ogun region, where authorities have been working to curb the activities of criminal elements believed to be exploiting forested areas and difficult terrains around the national park. Security agencies have in recent weeks intensified surveillance and coordinated operations in affected communities as part of efforts to restore peace and ensure the safety of residents.
While announcing the measure, the state government urged residents to cooperate fully with security personnel and comply strictly with the curfew order in the interest of public safety. Authorities stressed that the restriction is a temporary but necessary intervention aimed at facilitating ongoing security operations and preventing any further breakdown of law and order within the affected areas.
The government further assured citizens that it remains committed to protecting lives and property and would continue to monitor the situation closely. It added that further directives regarding the curfew and other security measures would be communicated as developments unfold.
The statement announcing the curfew was signed by the Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor of Oyo State, Mr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, on June 23, 2026. Security stakeholders and community leaders have been encouraged to support government efforts by providing useful information that could aid ongoing operations and contribute to the restoration of lasting peace across the affected local government areas.
