Nigeria, March 8 -- The office of the Chief of Staff to the Alaafin of Oyo Kingdom has announced a daily curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., effective immediately, in preparation for the traditional rites of the Alaafin, Abimbola AbdulAkeem Owoade I.

The curfew, which will be in place from Friday, 7 March, to Saturday, 29 March, aims to ensure the peaceful conduct of the Oro Ipebi rites, a crucial traditional process leading up to Alaafin's ascension to the throne.

According to Rotimi Osuntola, the Alaafin's Chief of Staff, Oyo township residents are advised to comply with the curfew and avoid movement during restricted hours.

"This means movements are not allowed during the period of the curfew, and anyone who contravenes this order shall b...