Edo State Government has announced the imposition of a 24-hour curfew across the state following jailbreak and violence amid #EndSARS protest.
This was announced by the secretary to the state government, Osarodion Ogie on Monday, October 19 via the official Twitter page of Governor Godwin Obaseki.
The curfew, according to the statement, is to take effect from 4:00 pm, October 19, 2020, till further notice.
He stated;
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Edo govt declares 24-hour curfew
The Edo State Government hereby imposes a 24-hour curfew across the state till further notice.
The curfew is to take effect from 4pm, today, October 19, 2020.
— Godwin Obaseki (GGO) (@GovernorObaseki) October 19, 2020
Ogie said the imposition of the curfew was due to the incidents of vandalism and attacks carried out by hoodlums who hijacked the #ENDSARS protests.
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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 #EndSARS protesters.
— Godwin Obaseki (GGO) (@GovernorObaseki) October 19, 2020
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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.
— Godwin Obaseki (GGO) (@GovernorObaseki) October 19, 2020
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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.
— Godwin Obaseki (GGO) (@GovernorObaseki) October 19, 2020
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Parents are advised to rein in their children, youths and wards, to forestall further breakdown of law and order.
— Godwin Obaseki (GGO) (@GovernorObaseki) October 19, 2020
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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.
Signed
Osarodion Ogie Esq.
Secretary to the State Government,
Edo State.— Godwin Obaseki (GGO) (@GovernorObaseki) October 19, 2020
Suspected hoodlums had earlier on Monday morning hijacked the #EndSARS Protests in Benin City.
Special Adviser to Governor Godwin Obaseki on Media, Crusoe Osagie, speaking with Channels TV revealed that the hoodlums exchanged fire with security operatives at the Maximum prison in Benin City.
Osagie said;
The hoodlums are currently exchanging fire with the security personnel at the Maximum security prison in Oko, Benin City.
Videos of inmates escaping by scaling fence has been shared on social media, causing panic in the state.
Watch some videos below;
Chaos chaos and more chaos#EndSARS #Beninprotest https://t.co/Lj19OhTZeR pic.twitter.com/mWuQmxvfni
— Meeemeee (@Miraxcle__) October 19, 2020
#Beninprotest is on another level #EndSARS pic.twitter.com/MwTy4ht3Pk
— Aj (@JiriNey) October 19, 2020
