Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola has declared a two-day curfew in the ancient city of Ile Ife following the bloody clash that ensued today between Hausas and Yorubas in the State.
Reports have it that five were killed.
According to Aregbesola’s spokesman, ISemiu Okanlawon, the “breach of peace” in the area compelled the governor to act.
“This has been compelled by the breach of the peace in the area which has led to avoidable destruction of lives and property,” he said.
“The curfew, which will be between 6pm to 7am, will be in force till Friday.”