The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday, lifted the curfew imposed on the state after the hijack of the peaceful #EndSARS protests.
The Lagos Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso disclosed this in a press statement on Saturday.
The Governor had imposed the curfew on Tuesday, October 20, in the wake of the unrest in the state, after hoodlums had taken advantage of the #EndSARS protests against police brutality and extrajudicial killings to wreak havoc and cause mayhem in the state.
“The curfew imposed on Lagos State after the hijack of the peaceful #EndSARS 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 business 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 statement read in part.
After lifting the curfew on Saturday, 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.”