The Ekiti State government has lifted the curfew imposed on the state with effect from 6a.m on Sunday, November 1.
The state’s Commissioner for Information and Values Orientation Mr. Akin Omole, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.
He said that the decision to lift the curfew was taken after an assessment of the security situation and the restoration of relative peace in the state
The Commissioner also disclosed that the Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi lifted all restrictions earlier imposed on worship centres in the state.
The statement read in part: “The Ekiti State Government has lifted the curfew imposed on the state with effect from 6am on Sunday, November 1, 2020.
“The decision to lift the curfew was taken after an assessment of the security situation and the restoration of relative peace in the state.”
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The statement further disclosed that the governor also approved the lifting of the restrictions placed on religious gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic with effect from the same date, November 1.
“He, however, emphasised the need for worshippers to continue adhering to the Covid-19 protocol, adding that they must wear face-masks, maintain social distancing and properly wash their hands or sanitise their hands before joining their respective congregations.
“He also stressed the need for residents in the State to be law-abiding, vigilant and promptly report suspicious movement to relevant authorities, assuring that the State Government would leave no stone unturned towards ensuring the safety of lives and property of the people in the State,” it added.
Omole asked the residents to remain law-abiding and go about their lawful businesses without fear of molestation, assuring that the government would leave no stone unturned towards ensuring the safety of the lives and property of the people in the state.
