Alaafin allays concerns over coronation rites curfew

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Alaafin allays concerns over coronation rites curfew

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has addressed concerns surrounding the reported curfew imposed during the 21-day traditional Oro Ipebi rites in Oyo town. He clarified that the use of certain terms in an earlier statement – such as “curfew,” “arrest,” and “detention” – was not meant to demean any religious group or infringe