Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has lifted the
curfew imposed following the hijack of the peaceful #EndSARS
protests in the state.
The Commissioner for Information and Strategy in the state,
Gbenga Omotoso, announced this immediately.
Following the lifting of curfew which takes effect immediately,
the governor asked residents to go about their businesses freely
without any hindrance whatsoever.
He noted that the security agencies would continue to discharge
their duties and urged residents to cooperate with them to maintain
the status of the state as one of the most peaceful in the
country.
Governor Sanwo-Olu thanked the security agencies for their
efforts in restoring peace to the troubled communities in the
state.
He also commended the residents for their roles by observing the
curfew and ensuring the return of normalcy.
The governor called on the people not to do or encourage any
action that may turn back the clock, but to continue living in
harmony.
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According to him, this is important as the government moves to
rebuild the state and strengthen the unity after the looting and
destruction of government and private properties by rampaging
residents.
The state government, however, stated that the 12am to 4am
curfew imposed by the Federal Government to curb the spread of
COVID-19 has not been lifted.
Mr Gboyega Akosile, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor,
also confirmed the lifting of the curfew in a tweet on Saturday
evening.
Flash: Lagos State Governor @jidesanwoolu
has lifted the curfew imposed on Lagos State following the brakdown
of law and order after the hijack of the peaceful #EndSARS
protests. However the 12 am to 4am curfew imposed by the Fed Govt
to curb the spread of COVID19 remains.— Gboyega Akosile (@gboyegaakosile1) October 31, 2020
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