BREAKING: Lagos Government Declares 24-Hour Curfew

The Lagos State government has declared a 24-hour curfew across the state.

The announcement was made by the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

This comes after the #EndSARS protest turned violent in parts of Lagos including Ikorodu, Orile and some parts of Yaba.

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
…

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 20, 2020

… 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.

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 20, 2020

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.

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 20, 2020

Recall that hoodlums burnt down the Apapa Iganmu Police Station in Lagos earlier today.

The incident occurred around 09.45 am, according to an eyewitness.

The spokesperson of the Orile-Iganmu Local Government Area, Ayo Micheal said, “Yes, the station has been attacked.

“The burnt Station is in Apapa Iganmu but serviced both Iganmu community in Apapa Iganmu and Orile Community in Coker/Aguda.”