By Ayodele Oni
Following an unending violent clash over a chieftaincy at Ikare, Akoko North East Local Government Area, the Ondo State Government has imposed a 24 hour curfew on the town.
A statement by the State Commissioner of information, Mr Donald Ojogo, indicated that the curfew takes effect from 6.00pm on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.
The statement added that security agencies have been deployed and mandated to enforce the curfew.
“Accordingly, anyone who violates or contravenes this order shall face the full wrath of the Law. Dire consequences await such defaulters.
“In the meantime, Government has ordered the immediate suspension of all activities relating to the quarter head, Olokoja chieftaincy title.
“In this regard, no one is permitted to parade himself as Olokoja or engage in promotional activities relating to the title in question. This directive takes immediate effect.”
Violent clash broke out at Ikare on Monday over the Olokoja chieftaincy title with supporters and rivals engaging in fisticuff, disturbing commercial activities.
The State Government had since Tuesday deployed security agents to the town, but pockets of clashes were still being reported.
