A 24-hour curfew has been imposed on Igbajo, Boluwaduro Local Government Area of Osun State, following a disruption of law and order in the community.

The State Governor Ademola Adeleke in a statement signed by the state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, oredered the immedaite lockdown of the town until calm is fully restored.

The state government said the unrest, which started on Sunday night and continued into the early hours of Monday, was linked to tensions arising from the death of Prince Adegboyega Famodun, who passed away last week after a brief illness.

Adeleke condemned the violence, saying his administration “will always not be a party to any untoward civil disobedience capable of truncating the existing peace and harmony being currently experienced throughout Osun State, Igbajo inclusive.”

He warned that anyone found instigating or participating in acts capable of worsening the crisis would be made to face the law.

“As a government that believes in total compliance with the rule of engagement in ensuring peace and order at all times, my administration will not fold its arms to allow the breach of law and order anywhere in the state.

The governor directed the Army, Police, Department of State Services and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to commence 24-hour surveillance of the community.

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According to reports, Famodun was installed as monarch in 2022 at the twilight of the administration of Adegboyega Oyetola.

He was later removed through an executive order issued by Adeleke, who appointed Oba Ademola Makinde in his place.

However, in January 2025, the Osun State High Court reinstated Oba Famodun, a decision that is currently being challenged on appeal.

Source: Punch