#EndSARS protests: Lagos State Government lifts curfew

 #EndSARS protests: Lagos State Government lifts curfew

By Emmanuel Awosika

The Lagos State Government has lifted the curfew it declared in the wake of violence orchestrated by miscreants who hijacked the #EndSARS protests.

The state government had continued to review the curfew order, noting improvements in the security situation.

However, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, announced total lifting of the curfew on Saturday night.

He said residents were free to go about their daily activities “without any hindrance whatsoever” and urged them to cooperate with security operatives in order to maintain peace in the state.

“The curfew imposed on Lagos State after the hijack of the peaceful #EndSARS protests has been lifted immediately. The 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. curfew imposed by the Federal Government to curb the spread of COVID-19 remains.

“Lagosians are free to go about their businesses without any hindrance whatsoever. Security agencies will continue to discharge their duties.

“Lagosians are urged to co-operate with them to maintain the status of our state as one of the most peaceful.

“Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu thanks security agencies for their efforts in restoring peace to our troubled communities. He commends Lagosians for observing the curfew and ensuring the return of normalcy,” he stated.

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