SAN FRANCISCO, October 19, (THEWILL) – The Edo State Government on Monday imposed a 24-hour curfew across the state till further notice.
The curfew is to take effect from 4pm, October 19, 2020.
In a statement signed on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie said the “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 further reads: “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 shut down 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.”
Hoodlums on Monday broke into the Benin Correctional Service Centre and freed inmates.
BENIN BENIN BENIN #EndSARS #ENDBADGOVERNANCE pic.twitter.com/1zkKJiGi99
— Rashwal 👁️ (@iamrashwal) October 19, 2020
They sent thugs to #EDPEACEFULPROTEST but we resisted them #SarsMustEnd #EndPoliceBrutality #EndSARS pic.twitter.com/D2uEIKM5D0
— Pst Damian Francis (@PstDamian) October 16, 2020
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