BREAKING NEWS: EDO GOVERNMENT IMPOSES 24 HOUR CURFEW
NEWS - Posted on: 19th Oct. 2020 at 12:35PM
Gov Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has imposed a 24 hour curfew on residents of the state following the jail break at the Prisons on Sapele Road which was allegedly orchestrated by the #EndSARS protesters.
But many say the protest has been hijacked by hoodlums and cult members.
The curfew is to take effect from 4PM today 19th October 2020.
According to Osarodion Ogie Esq, Secretary to the State Government, Edo State:
"This decision has become necessary because of the very disturbing incidents of vandalism and attacks on private individuals and institutions by hoodlums in the guise of #ENDSARS protesters.
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.
By the directive, 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.
Parents are advised 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."
Gov Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has imposed a 24 hour curfew on residents of the state following the jail break at the Prisons on Sapele Road which was allegedly orchestrated by the #EndSARS protesters.But many say the protest has been hijacked by hoodlums and cult members.
The curfew is to take effect from 4PM today 19th October 2020.
According to Osarodion Ogie Esq, Secretary to the State Government, Edo State:
"This decision has become necessary because of the very disturbing incidents of vandalism and attacks on private individuals and institutions by hoodlums in the guise of #ENDSARS protesters.
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.
By the directive, 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.
Parents are advised 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."
Posted by: Emdee David
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