Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola has suspended the 24-hour curfew in the state.
In a statement on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government Wole Oyebamiji, the governor commended residents of the state for complying with the curfew.
The Oyetola administration said it would not hesitate to reinstate the curfew if the need arises.
“The Government of the State of Osun note the high level of compliance with the 24-hour curfew earlier declared to forestall breakdown of law and order,” the statement read.
“We commend the residents and citizens of Osun for their show of understanding and cooperation in the last 48 hours of the curfew.
“We equally commend our youths for displaying a high sense of maturity in carrying out their protest. After reviewing the situation of the last 48 hours and following the inauguration of the State’s Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Police Brutality, the Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, hereby suspends the 24-hour curfew, effective from today, Friday, October 23, 2020, till further notice.
“The suspension is to allow members of the public approach the Panel to make their submissions and to go about their lawful businesses.
“However the Government will not hesitate to reinstate the curfew should the need arise.
“The government remains committed to the cause of our youths and the #EndSARS protesters and shall take every necessary step to ensure that their demands are met.”
The government appealed to the #EndSARS protesters to suspend their demonstrations and come forward for dialogue.
