The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babjide Sanwo-Olu has declared a 24-hour curfew as a result of hoodlums taking to the streets to wreak havoc on citizens in the state.
The #endsars peaceful protests have been hijacked by street urchins in the state.
In a Statement, the governor said he needed to impose the curfew for the safety of Lagosians.
Aready, all schools-private and public – have been shut down.
He said,
“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.
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