Following the early morning jail break in Edo State, the government has declared a curfew in the State.
Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie announced that the Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew across the state till further notice.
The curfew is to take effect from 4pm, October 19, 2020.
He said this decision has become necessary because of the very disturbing incidents of vandalism and attacks on private individuals and institutions by hoodlums in the guise of #ENDSARS protesters.
He said although the government of Edo State respects the rights of its citizens to undertake legitimate protests, it cannot sit idly when hoodlums have taken laws into their hands to cause mayhem on innocent citizens and the state.
According to the directive, schools and businesses are to shutdown activities accordingly.
Those who cannot move safely are to stay put between now and 4pm till calmness is restored.
The statement also advised parents to rein in their children, youths and wards, to forestall further breakdown of law and order.
