THE Oyo State Government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in 10 local government areas of the state following growing security concerns and renewed protests over the abduction of pupils and teachers in Orire Local Government Area.
News Point Nigeria reports that the curfew, which takes effect from Wednesday, June 24, 2026, was announced in a memo issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Musibau Babatunde.
According to the directive, the curfew will run from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. for an initial period of 48 hours and will affect local government areas bordering the Old Oyo National Park.
The affected local government areas are Oriire Local Government (Headquarters: Ikoyi-Ile), Orelope (Headquarters: Igboho), Irepo (Headquarters: Kisi), Saki West (Headquarters: Saki), Saki East (Headquarters: Ago-Amodu), Atisbo (Headquarters: Tede/Ago-Are), Itesiwaju (Headquarters: Otu), Iseyin (Headquarters: Iseyin), Olorunsogo (Headquarters: Igbeti), and Atiba (Headquarters: Offa-Meta, Oyo).
The development comes in the wake of a series of protests that have rocked the state over the abduction of children and teachers in Orire Local Government Area in May.
During the latest protest held on Monday, the National Coordinator of the movement, Juwon Sanyaolu, said the demonstration was part of sustained efforts to secure the release of the victims.
According to him, the protest “is a continuation of actions the organisation has embarked upon since the abduction of children and teachers” in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State in May.
“We will continue to protest for the release of all abducted victims until they are free. We believe that government officials are in the comfort of their rooms and offices while innocent 46 students and their teachers are languishing in the kidnappers’ den,” Sanyaolu said.
“We are demanding freedom for all captives in the North, South, West, and East of Nigeria.”
He also criticised political leaders for focusing on preparations for the 2027 general elections while insecurity continues to endanger the lives of citizens across the country.
“We will not be sitting until 2027. By that time, we won’t even know how many will be alive.
“So that is why we are at the heart of Ibadan in Oyo State, where the abduction took place. The state and federal governments must act, or they will continue to witness mass action,” he added.
