The Osun State Government has declared a curfew in the state till further notice.
The announcement was made by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji.
READ ALSO: #ENDSARS: Ojoo Police Station set ablaze, two persons killed as protests turn bloody in Ibadan
Press Release:
The Government of the State of Osun note with a high sense of responsibility the unfortunate dangerous dimension the #EndSARS protests have assumed across the country, particularly in the South West States.
In our dear State, but for providence, the Governor would not have been alive to preside over today’s security meeting following the attempt on his life last Saturday.
n spite of the Saturday incident, we have allowed the protest to continue in the hope that the real protesters would take charge of the protest.
WATCH VIDEO: Why I refused to join #ENDSARS protests – Naira Marley (A MUST WATCH VIDEO)
Events of the last 48 hours have however shown clearly that the protests have been hijacked by criminals and hoodlums.
As a responsible and responsive government that took the sacred oath to protect the lives and property of our citizens, we will not sit and watch criminals unleash terror on our State.
Consequently, the Governor of the State of Osun, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, hereby imposes a 24-hour curfew on all parts of the State, effective from 11.59 pm today, Tuesday, October 20, until further notice.
READ ALSO: #ENDSARS: Time to leave the stage when ovation is loudest by Adesoji Omosebi
By implication, there shall be no movement except those on essential duties who will be permitted to move around. These set of persons must have valid identifications to move around during the period of the curfew.
# All citizens and residents are enjoined to comply with this directive as any person found contravening this order shall be arrested and made to face the wrath of the law.
READ ALSO: #ENDSARS: Ojoo Police Station set ablaze, two persons killed as protests turn bloody in Ibadan
Leave a Reply