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Lagos govt extends enforcement of curfew until 9pm amid shootings in Lekki

The Lagos State Government has extended the start of the 24-hour curfew until 9 pm.

It was initially announced to begin at 4 pm.

According to a statement on their official Twitter page, the extension is to enable people who are stuck in traffic get to their destinations.

It read: “Update! Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed that enforcement of the 24hour curfew in the State should not start until 9 pm to enable people stuck in traffic get to their destinations.”

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This comes amid news that security operatives have opened fire at protesters camped at the Lekki toll gate.

The demonstrators have been there for more than 10 days.

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