The Lagos State Government on Tuesday imposed a 24-hour curfew in all parts of the state, following a violence and destruction of properties by hoodlums that hijacked the ongoing #Endsars protest in the state.
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu in broadcast warned that the government can not fold its hands and watch anarchy in the state.
He warned that nobody would be allow effective from 4 pm today outside, unless essential workers.
Here is the address.
Dear Lagosians,
I have watched with shock how what began as a peaceful #EndSARS protest has degenerated into a monster that is threatening the well-being of our society. Lives and limbs have been lost as criminals and miscreants are now hiding under the umbrella of these protests to unleash mayhem on our State.
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As a government that is alive to its responsibility and has shown a commitment to the movement #ENDSARS, we will not watch and allow anarchy in our dear state.
I, therefore, hereby impose a 24-hour curfew on all parts of the State as from 4pm today, 20th October,2020.Nobody, except essential service providers and first responders must be found on the streets.
Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu
Governor, Lagos State