Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Isiaka Gold, who announced the curfew relaxation in an official statement, said the state governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, gave the directive following an inspection of on-going projects in Offa and Oyun Local Government Councils. Alhaji Gold said the curfew relaxation was also sequel to a review of the situation in Offa and Erin -Ile by the security agencies.

He called on residents of Erin-Ile and Offa to continue to comply with the curfew and maintain the peace in the interest of development in both communities.

The Secretary to the State Government also charged the Olofa of Offa and the Elerin of Erin-Ile to ensure peace continues to prevail by impressing on their subjects the need for harmonious relationship between both towns.