The Obafemi Awolowo University(OAU) authority has urged students of the institution to remain on the school campus following the declaration by the Ife Traditional Council to commence the final rites ritual for the repose of the soul of the late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade.
The Awara of Iwara-Ife, and head of Oro Cult, Oba Layi Adereti, had on Monday, disclosed that the official announcement of Oba Sijuwade’s death would be made on Wednesday, warning that there would be procession of Oro cult group.
Following Oba Adereti’s disclosure, OAU in a directive signed, and issued by the acting Dean, (Dr) Mrs. I. M. Durosinmi, on Tuesday, urged its students to stay indoors for the duration of the burial rites.
It read: “This is to inform the generality of students that there shall be a curfew in Ile-Ife, on Wednesday, August 12, from 9.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. and from 11.00 p.m. till dawn.
“Students are, therefore, strongly advised to stay on campus and those off-campus should remain indoors.
“The Division of the Students’ Affairs counts on the maturity and sense of responsibility of Great Ife students and appeals to all students to comply with the information and continue to keep the peace.”
