The Edo state government under the leadership of Governor Godwin Obaseki has declared a 24-hour curfew within the state.
This was disclosed by the secretary to the state, Osarodion Ogie Esq who said, the decision had become necessary because of the very disturbing incidents of vandalism and attacks on private individuals and institutions by hoodlums in the guise of #ENDSARS protester.
He went on to say that while the government of Edo State respects the rights of its citizens to undertake legitimate protests, it cannot sit idly when hoodlums have taken laws into their hands to cause mayhem on innocent citizens and the state.
The state has therefor given a directive, that schools and businesses are to shutdown activities accordingly. Those who cannot move safely are to stay put between now and 4pm till calmness is restored.
He aslo advised Parents to rein in their children, youths and wards, to forestall further breakdown of law and order.
“The responsibility of government is to protect lives and property and maintain law and order, therefore, anyone found outside in violation of the curfew would be dealt with according to the law”, he said.
The curfew is to take effect from 4pm, today, October 19, 2020.
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Edo govt declares 24-hour curfew
The Edo State Government hereby imposes a 24-hour curfew across the state till further notice.
The curfew is to take effect from 4pm, today, October 19, 2020.
— H. E. Godwin Obaseki (@GovernorObaseki) October 19, 2020
