EDO GOVT DECLARES 24-HOUR CURFEW
Oru Leonard
The Edo State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew across the state till further notice. The curfew is to take effect today, from 4pm, October 19, 2020.
According to a release signed by Osarodion Ogie Esq, Secretary to the Edo State Government, stated that 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 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”, Ogie added.
Parents has also been 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”, the release concluded.
