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Akwa Ibom Govt Extends Curfew By One Day

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October 23, 2020
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Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has extended till Saturday, the curfew imposed on the state.

The Next Edition reports that the governor announced the curfew on Thursday following the looting and destruction of public and private properties by hoodlums who hijacked the #EndSARS protests in the state.

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The curfew which took effect from 9p.m on Thursday was to expire by 12noon on Friday.

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However, a statement by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Ini Ememobong, on Friday said the curfew had been extended to Saturday, October 24.

His words: “Due to developing situations being monitored by the state government and security agencies and the inevitable need to protect citizens and property, based on overriding public interest, His Excellency, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel has extended the curfew, which was initially due to expire by noon of 23rd October, 2020 till 7am on Saturday, 24th October , 2020. This curfew has statewide effect.

“Expectedly, there will be a total cessation of movement, except for those on essential duties, who must show a proper identification. All law abiding citizens are advised to remain at home, as security agencies have been briefed to strictly enforce this order.”

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