BREAKING: EDO STATE GOVERNMENT DECLARES 24-HOUR CURFEW
The Edo State Government has declared a 24-hour curfew across the State.
The curfew is to take effect from 4:00 pm, October 19, 2020..
This was announced on Monday, October 19, by the secretary to the State government, Osarodion Ogie.
Ogie said the declaration of the curfew was due to the incidents of vandalism and attacks carried out by hoodlums who hijacked the #ENDSARS protests.
Recall, Eons Intelligence reported that armed hoodlums broke into the Nigerian prison located on Sapele Road, Benin City, Edo State during the #EndSARS protest.
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“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 the #ENDSARS protests.
“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,” Ogie said.
He also said schools and businesses are to shut down activities accordingly, following the announcement.
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