The people of Ifon-Osun, Osun State have been entangled in a lingering communal clash with their neighboring town, Ilobu, for many years.
These peace-loving Ifon people had to retire to their beds earlier yesterday (04/10/2023) evening in compliance with the dusk-to-dawn curfew declared by the State Government.
However, few hours after the commencement of the curfew , there was a renewed attacks by the people of the two communities as earlier today many houses, shops were seen razed to ashes in Ifon community.
Recall, the state government declared curfew in both communities to prevent total break down of laws and orders in both communities but there seems to be a resurgence of attacks in the two communities.
According to an eyewitness who spoke under condition of anonymity, it was learnt that the renewed attacks started yesterday night and continued till this morning as some irate youths allegedly stormed Ifon in their hundreds and started attacking Ifon people and their properties.
Though, no life was said to have lost in the recent attacks but it was confirmed to us that some residents sustained injuries.
As at the time of filing this report, the Osun State Police has not released official statement on the renewed attacks.