Sagamu cult clash: LG imposes dusk-to-dawn curfew on motorcycle, tricycle operations

The Local Government (LG) of Sagamu in Ogun State, Nigeria has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on the operations of motorcycles and tricycles, following a series of violent cult clashes that have left some people dead and others injured.

The curfew, which took effect on September 18, 2023, will run from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily. The LG Chairman, Hon. Jubril Odulate, said that the curfew was necessary to curb the activities of cultists and other criminals who use motorcycles and tricycles to perpetrate their crimes. The curfew has been met with mixed reactions from residents. Some residents have welcomed the curfew, saying that it will help to reduce crime and insecurity in the area. Others have criticized the curfew, saying that it will inconvenience law-abiding citizens. The LG Chairman has urged residents to cooperate with the security agencies in enforcing the curfew. He also said that the curfew will be lifted once the security situation in the area has improved. The cult clashes in Sagamu have been a major concern for residents and the authorities. The cultists have been involved in a series of violent attacks, which have resulted in the deaths of several people. The LG Chairman has appealed to the cultists to lay down their arms and embrace peace. He has also urged residents to report any suspicious activities to the security agencies. The security agencies have also been deployed to Sagamu to maintain law and order. The police and the army have been patrolling the area and conducting stop-and-search operations. The LG Chairman has assured residents that the government is doing everything possible to ensure their safety. He has also urged them to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activities to the security agencies.