BREAKING: Edo imposes 24-hour curfew over #ENDSARS protests after jailbreak
Edo Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew throughout the state until further notice.
Secretary to Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie, in a statement said the curfew takes effect from 4 pm on Monday.
He said: “This decision has become necessary because of the incidents of vandalism and attacks on private individuals and institutions by hoodlums in the guise of #EndSARS protesters.
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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.
“By the directive, schools and businesses are to shutdown activities accordingly. Those who cannot move safely are to stay put between now and 4 pm until calmness is restored.
“Parents are advised to rein in their children, youths, and wards, to forestall further breakdown of law and order.
“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.”
Edo State Govt declares 24-hour curfew after jailbreaking in Benin prison.”