...assures residents of safety

Announcing the development in a statement on Saturday, the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said residents of the affected local government areas could now resume their normal activities.

He commended residents for their patience, cooperation and understanding throughout the period of the curfew.

Oyelade assured the public that the government remains committed to safeguarding lives and property, adding that security agencies are closely monitoring the situation to ensure lasting peace and security.

He further stated that efforts are ongoing to bring the kidnapping incident to a successful conclusion and restore normalcy across the affected communities.