Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has lifted the curfew imposed on the state in the wake of the violent take-over of the #EndSARS protests by hoodlums.
The Governor had initially imposed a 24-hour curfew in the thick of destruction and looting by the hoodlums, but later relaxed it to run from 8p.m till 6a.m daily.
The state’s Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs. Funke Egbemode, disclosed this in a statement titled ‘Oyetola lifts curfew in Osun,’ on Wednesday.
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She quoted the governor as saying: “Citizens can now go about their business and other transactions beyond 8p.m without any hindrance or restrictions with effect from Wednesday, November 11.
“The government has once again observed the level of compliance to all directives aimed at restoring tranquility to our dear State, and hereby appreciates the citizens for their patience and understanding.
“The government also appreciates security agencies for their efforts in maintaining law and order in the State.
“With effect from Wednesday, November 11, residents of the State are free to go about their business without any hindrance or restrictions, while security agencies continue to discharge their duties to forestall breakdown of law and order.
“The government urges every citizen to be wary of actions that can upset the peace and harmony that the State is reputed for, and not hesitate to provide useful information to security agencies in case of suspicion of violence in any of our communities.
“The government is also calling on parents and guardians to continue to caution their children and wards not to allow themselves to be used by unscrupulous elements to jeopardize the peace of the State.”
