Following the breakdown of law
and order in Oba – Akoko in Akoko South West local government area of Ondo
State on Saturday during the House of Assembly elections, the Ondo State
Government has imposed curfew in the community.
Recall that violence that had rocked the community after some hoodlums attacked
the ward collation centre in the Oba – Akoko where electoral officials and
security agents. Two suspected political thugs were shot dead during the attack.
According to a statement issued
on Saturda evening and signed by the Chief of Staff to the Ondo State
Government, Gbenga Ale, which was titled ” ONDO STATE GOVERNMENT SHUTS DOWN OBA
AKOKO” the governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu banned all commercial activities in
the community including human and vehicular movement.
The statement, which had no
time-frame stipulated for the restriction of movement, reads, “In view of the
massive disruption of the electoral process in Oba- Akoko, in Akoko South West
Local Government, leading to indiscriminate and criminal shooting, wanton
destruction of ballot boxes, properties, vehicles, homes and the general peace
of citizens and Oba Akoko, the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi
Akeredolu SAN has ordered a total proscription of all human and vehicular
movement in the town.
“All citizens and commuters
through Oba Akoko are to stay indoors.
“All roads within the town are
closed down with immediate effect, all commercial activities are shut down with
immediate effect.
“All human beings are to remain
indoors until further notice.
“Law enforcement agencies have
been ordered to arrest anybody seen on the streets and other unauthorised
areas.
“Any attempt to test the will of
security agencies will be dealt with decisively.
“All residents of Oba Akoko are
to obey this instruction until further notice,” the statement read.
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