{"id":36617,"date":"2020-10-23T09:46:46","date_gmt":"2020-10-23T09:46:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/watchdogplusmedia.com\/?p=36617"},"modified":"2020-10-23T09:46:53","modified_gmt":"2020-10-23T09:46:53","slug":"osun-gov-oyetola-suspends-24-hour-curfew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/watchdogplusmedia.com\/?p=36617","title":{"rendered":"Osun gov, Oyetola, suspends 24-hour curfew"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola, has suspended the 24-hour curfew he imposed on the state to tackle the violence caused by thugs under the guise of the #EndSARS protests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr Oyetola in a statement by the secretary of the state government, Wole Oyebamiji commended the residents for complying with the directive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe commend the residents and citizens of Osun for their show of understanding and cooperation in the last 48 hours of the curfew. \u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe equally commend our youths for displaying a high sense of maturity in carrying out their protest. \u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He noted that the suspension is following a review of the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAfter reviewing the situation of the last 48 hours and following the inauguration of the State\u2019s Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Police Brutality, the Governor,\u00a0Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola<\/a>, hereby suspends the 24-hour curfew, effective from today, Friday, October 23, 2020 till further notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe suspension is to allow members of the public approach the panel to make their submissions and to go about their lawful businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHowever, government will not hesitate to reinstate the curfew should the need arise. Government remains committed to the cause of our youths and the #EndSARS protesters<\/a> and shall take every necessary step to ensure that their demands are met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cConsidering government\u2019s commitment and determination to meet the demands of the protesters, we appeal to the protesting youths to suspend their protest and engage Government in a dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAll citizens and residents are enjoined to be peaceful and to be law abiding as all efforts shall be made to protect them and their property.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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