Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has lifted the curfew imposed on the state with immediate effect.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, confirmed the lifting of the curfew in a statement on Saturday.
The statement reads, “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.
The governor urged Lagosians to cooperate with the security agencies to maintain the status of the 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,” the statement added.
The Lagos State Government had on October 30 announced a further relaxation of the curfew imposed after the breakdown of law and order, following the hijack of the peaceful #EndSARS protests.
It relaxed the curfew to 10pm till 6am from 8pm to 6am.
Governor Sanwo-Olu had on October 20 imposed a 24-hour curfew state-wide following the hijack of the EndSARS protest in the state and the setting ablaze of public and private property and infrastructure.
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