Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola on Saturday forced a new 24-hour check in time in the state until additional notification.
The declaration came barely 48 hours after Oyetola reported the suspension of the previous sunset to-day break time limit forced on the state following the #EndSARS fights by certain adolescents in the state.
Oyetola, in his state broadcast, said that the new check in time, which produces prompt results, is to forestall rebellion and the plundering of government and private properties by criminals.
It is additionally to keep the circumstance from deteriorating into an enormous scope breakdown of peace, he said
News 360info notes that barely 12 hours after the suspension of the previous curfew, hoodlums started looting warehouses where COVID-19 palliatives were stored as well as private stores.
The National Grain Silos in Ilesa town was not spared, as hoodlums looted all the food items kept there.
They continued the looting of both government and private properties across the state on Saturday morning.
Oyetola said, “This inevitable conclusion was reached to avert the continuation of this irresponsible act, especially, now that the genuine protesters have suspended their protest earlier today.
“My fellow citizens, the declaration of a 24-hour curfew, which will be until further notice, is to prevent the current state of anarchy from degenerating into a large-scale breakdown of law and order.”
He added that it was unfortunate that hoodlums and criminals had taken advantage of the government’s action to wantonly loot government and private properties, including private business premises and homes in several parts of the state.
The situation, which the governor said was unacceptable, stands condemned.
During the curfew, there would be no vehicular or human movements, adding that only those on essential duties, with proper identification, would be allowed access.
Thereafter, he urged residents of the state to return & remain home until further notice, as violators would be prosecuted in line with the extant laws of the State.
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