Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state has imposed a dawn-to-dusk curfew in Owo town of Owo local government area in Ondo state, following the deadly cult clashes that led to the death of five people.

Deadly cult clashes by rival cult groups have led to the killing of about five people which occurred in the early hours of Monday in Owo.

The governor in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, said the dawn-to-dusk curfew became necessary following the ongoing violent cult clashes and security challenges in the town.

The statement read: ?Due to the ongoing violent cult clashes and security disturbances in Owo which have led to loss of lives, the Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has ordered a dawn-to-dusk curfew in the town, till further notice.

?All residents are required to remain indoors during the curfew. Only essential services, such as hospitals, emergency services, and law enforcement, will be exempt from the curfew.

?The Governor has also asked security agencies in the state to enforce the curfew, ensure the safety of lives, and properties, arrest perpetrators of the violence and restore peace to the community.? (Nigerian Tribune)