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By DAPO FALADE
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has announced the final lifting of the curfew imposed following the violence and looting that erupted after the hijack of the peaceful #EndSARS protests.
This was as the government however disclosed that the curfew imposed by the Federal Government to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic remains in the state.
The governor made the disclosure in a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information, Mr Gbenga Omotoso.
While announcing that ‘The 12 a.m. to 4a.m. curfew imposed by the Federal Government to curb the spread of COVID-19 remains,” he noted 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.”
Governor Sanwo-Olu thanked security agencies for their efforts in restoring peace to the troubled communities in the state and commended citizens for observing the curfew and ensuring the return of normalcy.
“The governor also urged 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 read.
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