JUST IN: Oyo govt lifts curfew, permits crossover services

 

The Oyo State Government has lifted the 12 am to 4 am curfew earlier imposed on states by the Federal Government.

This development was contained in a statement issued by Governor Seyi Makinde’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa on Wednesday.

The statement also noted that the state government had permitted cross-over services in the state.

According to the statement, “Following a review of the pronouncement of the Technical Team of the Task Force on COVID-19 in Oyo State on 29th December 2020, His Excellency, the Executive Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, FNSE, has magnanimously directed that the 12 midnight to 4 a.m. curfew be lifted.

“The governor has also warned citizens and residents of Oyo State to ensure strict compliance with the guidelines, protocols and advisories as laid down by the OYO State COVID-19 Task Force aimed at limiting the transmission of the disease in our communities.

“Secondly, he has directed that enforcement of these guidelines and protocols in accordance with the law will be applied as appropriate, enjoining individuals and organizations to comply and by so doing ensure that we all spread the joy of this season and not the virus.”