Oyo Governor Extends Curfew Amid Kidnapping Crisis

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State announced the extension of a curfew across ten local government areas in response to the abduction of school children and teachers. The announcement was made on Thursday through a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde, and made available by the governor's Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju.

The curfew, which is an additional 24 hours, is intended to strengthen ongoing security operations and restrict movement to aid in the rescue of the kidnapped victims. The decision follows reports of students and teachers being held captive in a forest region around the Old Oyo National Park, raising significant security concerns among residents.

The curfew will remain in effect until Saturday, June 27, 2026. Local government areas affected include Oriire, Orelop, Irepo, Saki West, Saki East, Atisbo, Itesiwaju, Iseyin, Olorunsogo, and Atiba.

Residents are urged to remain calm and comply with security directives.