The Osun State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Irepodun and Orolu Local Government Areas of the State, following the community crisis that broke out between Ilobu and Erin-Osun communities on Saturday.

Two persons were killed; several others were injured, houses and some other properties were as well destroyed in the violence.

It was reported that the state Governor Gboyega Oyetola ordered the deployment of Army and armed Police to restore peace in the areas.

A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji, disclosed that the curfew became necessary in order to quench tension in the troubled communities.

He said “As a responsible and responsive government that took the sacred oath to protect the lives and property of our citizens, we believe that the declaration of curfew is the way to go in this circumstance.

“By this, security operatives have been directed to arrest and prosecute any person found violating the curfew and those responsible for the violence.

“All citizens and residents of the affected Local Government Areas are enjoined to comply with this directive as any person found contravening this order shall be made to face the wrath of the law.”