Gov. Willie Obiano
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has imposed a twenty four-hour curfew in the state to stem the wave of chaos emanating from the End SARS protest now hijacked by hoodlums.
The curfew begins 8pm today, Thursday, October 22nd, 2020.
Obiano made the announcement during a statewide broadcast.
According to the Governor, the curfew become necessary following the unpleasant incidents recorded so far, as well as rising tension in the area.
While describing the anger of the #EndSars protesters as justifiable, Governor Obiano declared that all schools and markets in the state have been closed down, stressing that all forms of large gatherings are banned.
He said that the security agencies are on notice to do the needful, asking them to resist all efforts to provoke them to the use of extreme force.
The Governor called on stakeholders including the clergy, traditional rulers, youth leaders, among others, to lend their voices and help address the escalating situation, adding that the sum of two hundred million naira has been approved to compensate families of those affected by SARS brutality in the state.
He stated that it was not time for destructive rumours, but a time to unite and keep Anambra state safe.
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