Following a local new year’s carnival, two youth groups have been attacking one another over the past few days.
Following the crisis in the community, Rotimi Akeredolu, the governor of Ondo State, ordered a 24-hour curfew on Ikare Akoko, the state’s local government area’s headquarters for Akoko North-East.
According to reports, several persons were killed, and others thugs are accused of burning down and vandalising businesses and automobiles.
The curfew order, however, was included in a statement released on Thursday by his chief press secretary, Richard Olatunde.
According to the statement, “A 24-hour curfew has been imposed on Ikare-Akoko, headquarters of Akoko North-East Local Government Area of Ondo State, with immediate effect.
“The decision was made at the State Security Council meeting chaired by the Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN
“This follows the escalated violent clash in the town since Tuesday which has continued unabated, despite the meeting held by the Government and the Olukare of Ikare, Oba Akadiri Momoh and Owa Ale of Iyometa, Oba Adeleke Adegbite to rein-in their subjects.
“Security agencies have been directed to ensure strict compliance with the order just as investigations are already on to unravel the real cause(s) of the violent clash.
“For emphasis, Ikare Akoko has been closed down for any unauthorised human movement and activity until further notice.”
