The Edo State Government has announced the imposition of 24-hour curfew across the state to restrict the activities of EndSARS protesters.
The state government made the announcement on Monday via a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq.
According to the statement, the curfew is expected to take effect from 4pm, today (Monday), October 19, 2020.
The SSG noted that the decision became 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.
He advised parents to rein in their children, youths and wards, to forestall further breakdown of law and order in the state.
“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”, he added.
AFRIPOST reports that Nigerian youths have over 13 days staged protest across the country demanding an end to police brutality and bad governance.