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Warns Residents Against Flouting Orders
- Safiu Kehinde
The Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Council, Ogun State, Dare Alebiosu, has announced a 7-day Oro cult festival across the council.
Alebiosu made the announcement in a statement issued on Monday.
The council chairman maintained that the curfew which will begin from Wednesday, 30th July to Tuesday, 5th August, was in accordance with customs and traditions of the land.
He said the curfew will take effect from 12:00am to 4:00am daily with all form movement restricted in the course of the period.
Residents, especially non-indigenes. were warned to stay indoors for their safety.
“The general public is hereby informed that there will be a daily Oro curfew across Ijebu Ode Local Government Area for seven consecutive days, beginning from Wednesday, 30th July to Tuesday, 5th August 2025.
“The curfew will be in effect daily from 12:00 midnight to 4:00 a.m during this period.
“This restriction is in observance of traditional rites.
“During the curfew hours, all movement is strictly prohibited, and residents are strongly advised to remain indoors for their safety.
“We appeal to all residents especially non-indigenes to cooperate fully with this directive, in respect for our customs and to maintain public order.
“Thank you for your understanding and compliance,” the statement read.
Meanwhile, the Oro festival is coming weeks after the demise of the renown Ogun state monarch, the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona.
It however remained uncertain if the curfew is connected to the demise of the late monarch as the motive behind the Oro festival was not disclosed.