Gov Akeredolu Sues For Peace, Lifts Curfew
The Executive Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on Friday evening, lifted the 24 – hour curfew earlier imposed to curb the spate of violence in the state.
The curfew was earlier imposed when hoodlums hijacked the #EndSARS protests
against Police brutality to perpetrate mayhem in the state. The miscreant had
attacked a prison in the state, freeing inmates. Several Police stations,
business premises as well as public and private properties have been looted and
torched this week.
Governor Akeredolu, while announcing the lifting of the curfew, said the decision
was taken because of the relative peace being observed in Akure, the state
capital.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Ondo State Commissioner for
Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo.
The statement read, “The decision to lift the curfew follows consultations
between the Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN and Security Chiefs in the
state after preliminary assessment of the security situation in the state”.
“The relative peace in the state capital, Akure, appears very encouraging just
as the people’s resolve, especially the youths, not to allow brigandage under
any guise is equally palpable.”
“It is, therefore, only normal that law-abiding residents are allowed to go about
their legitimate businesses.”
