Governor Obaseki has declared curfew in Edo amid #EndSARS protests.
Newsone Nigeria reports that the Edo State Government led by Governor Godwin Obaseki has imposed a 24-hour curfew across the state till further notice.
A statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, said the curfew is to take effect from 4pm, today, October 19, 2020.
Read the statement on the curfew in Edo
The statement reads as thus; “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,” the statement said.
“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.”
Meanwhile, the curfew in Edo is coming after hoodlums hijacked the #EndSARS protest against police brutality in the state, which led to a jail break in Benin.
