Insecurity: Makinde Slams 16-Hour Curfew On 10 LGAs Near National Park

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved a 16-hour curfew in 10 local government areas bordering the Old Oyo National Park as part of measures to address growing security concerns in the affected communities.

The curfew, which takes effect from Wednesday, June 24, 2026, will run daily from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m. and is expected to remain in force for an initial period of 48 hours.

The development was announced in a memo issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde, and made available to journalists by the Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju.

According to the state government, the restriction affects local government areas located around the Old Oyo National Park, an area that has in recent times attracted heightened security attention.

The affected councils are Oriire, Oorelope, Irepo, Saki West, Saki East, Atisbo, Itesiwaju, Iseyin, Olorunsogo and Atiba local government areas.

The government stated that the curfew would take effect immediately, directing residents within the affected areas to comply fully with the restriction in the interest of public safety and security.

The memo stated: “Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the declaration of a 16-hour curfew in 10 local government areas of Oyo State.”

It added that “the curfew takes effect from Wednesday, 24 June 2026,” noting that the restriction would run “between 4 PM and 8 AM” and would last “for 48 hours in the first instance.”

The government further explained that the curfew affects “local government areas bordering the Old Oyo National Park.”

The announcement signals fresh efforts by the state government to strengthen security across the Oke-Ogun axis and adjoining communities, with authorities expected to monitor developments closely during the period of the curfew.

Residents, community leaders and motorists operating within the affected local government areas have been urged to cooperate with security agencies and comply with all directives issued by the government as security operations continue in the area.