SANWO-OLU LIFTS CURFEW, SAYS LAGOSIANS CAN NOW MOVE FREELY FROM 4AM TO MIDNIGHT

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has lifted the curfew imposed on the state following the #endsars protests.

The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, who announced the end of the curfew on Saturday said the 12am. to 4am. curfew imposed by the Federal Government to curb the spread of COVID-19 will however remain in force.

Residents can now go about their lawful activities between the hours of 4am to 12 midnight daily with immediate effect.

The statement reads, “The curfew imposed on Lagos State after the hijack of the peaceful  protests has been lifted immediately. The 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. curfew imposed by the Federal Government to curb the spread of COVID-19 remains.

“Lagosians are free to go about their businesses without any hindrance whatsoever. Security agencies will continue to discharge their duties. Lagosians are urged to co-operate with them to maintain the status of our state as one of the most peaceful.

“Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu thanks security agencies for their efforts in restoring peace to our troubled communities. He commends Lagosians for observing the curfew and ensuring the return of normalcy.

“The Governor urges the citizenry not to do or encourage any action that may turn back the clock, but to keep living in harmony as we get set to rebuild our dear State and strengthen the unity that we are known for.”