Edo state government declares 24-hour curfew after prison break

A statement signed by the secretary to the state government, Osarodion Ogie, said the curfew is to take effect from 4:00 pm, October 19, 2020.

A statement signed by the secretary to the state government, Osarodion Ogie, said the curfew is to take effect from 4:00 pm, October 19, 2020.

“While 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,” Ogie said.

“While 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,” Ogie said.

Schools and businesses are to shutdown activities accordingly, following the announcement.

Those who cannot move safely are advised to stay put between now and 4:00pm till calmness is restored.

This comes shortly after an unexpected jailbreak recorded at the Oko Prison in Benin City, Edo State earlier today.

According to witnesses, these notorious hoodlums hijacked the peaceful end SARS protest, took advantage of the upper hand they had gained over the protestors to swiftly break into the already mentioned prison facility.

Source: Gossips24.com