Kwara state has recorded its own dose of intercine crisis in the country as Offa and Erinle towns are embroiled in communal clash.
As a result,the state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has imposed Curfew on the two towns between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. until further notice.
According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, said: “The curfew takes immediate effect from 6 p.m. today Thursday, March 4, 2021. Security agencies have been deployed to enforce the curfew.
“While security forces on the ground are to maintain the peace, military reinforcements from Sobi Barracks and the Mobile Police force from Ilorin have been deployed immediately.
“All residents are hereby directed to withdraw from the streets of Offa and Erin-ile and all contested areas immediately. Residents are to stay indoors until the curfew is reviewed.”
He urged the residents of both communities to adhere with the rules and regulations of the curfew.
