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ENDSARS: See Video Of Released Inmate As Edo Govt. Orders 24 – Hour Curfew After Jailbreak

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Edo State Government has ordered 24 – hour curfew in the state.
News Rain Nigeria reports that Edo State Government has imposed 24 – hour curfew across the state to curtail the menace of the ENDSARS protesters.
Edo State Government confirmed that the curfew will take effect from 4 pm,  19th October 2020.

ENDSARS: See Video Of Released Inmate As Edo Govt. Orders 24 – Hour Curfew After Jailbreak

Edo State Government made the declaration on Monday through a statement that was issued and signed by the Secretary to State Government, Mr. Osarodion Ogie.
According to the statement, Ogie said, it 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.
“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.
By this directive, schools and businesses are to shut down activities accordingly. Those who cannot move safely are to stay put between now and 4 pm till calmness is restored.
“Parents are advised to rein in their children, youths, and wards, to forestall further breakdown of law and order.
Ogie said, through the statement that its 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.

Recall that some suspected hoodlums had on Monday morning hijacked the #EndSARS protests in Benin City and some had reportedly exchanged fire with security operatives at the Maximum prison in Benin City. Videos of citizens chanting and creating chaos are circulating on social media.

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It was gathered that at the prison in Benin City, the hoodlums released inmates, forcing the state government to impose the movement restriction in the state.

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