Curfew Update: Lagos Govt. lifts #EndSARS curfew, maintains 12am to 4am COVID-19 curfew

Lagos State Government has announced that the curfew imposed on the State after the hijack of the peaceful #EndSARS protests has been lifted immediately.

However, the 12 a.m. to 4a.m. curfew imposed by the Federal Government to curb the spread of COVID-19 remains.

These were contained in a press release issued by the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso.

Omotoso stated that “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”.

He noted that “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”.

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