End SARS Protests: Edo declares 24 hours curfew as protesters break Benin prison, frees inmates (Video)

Protesters around Kings Square in Benin City, the capital city of Edo State have broken the walls of the headquarters of the Nigeria Correctional Centre (Nigeria prisons in Benin).

The protesters, after gaining entrance into the prison through the fence freed inmates in the prisons along Benin Sapele Road, near Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ office.

Meanwhile, the Government of Edo State has declared a 24-hour curfew across the state until further notice.

This is contained in a statement signed by the secretary to the state government, Osarodion Ogie, and was made available to newsmen.

The SSG said the curfew is to take effect from 4:00 pm, October 19, 2020.

“This decision has become necessary because of the very disturbing incidents of vandalism and attacks on private individuals and institutions by hoodlums in the guise of #ENDSARS protesters.

“While the government of Edo State respects the rights of its citizens to undertake legitimate protests, it cannot sit idly when hoodlums have taken laws into their hands to cause mayhem on innocent citizens and the state.

“By the directive, schools and businesses are to shut down activities accordingly. Those who cannot move safely are to stay put between now and 4:00 pm till calmness is restored.

“Parents are advised to rein in their children, youths, and wards, to forestall further breakdown of law and order.

“The responsibility of government is to protect lives and property and maintain law and order, therefore, anyone found outside in violation of the curfew would be dealt with according to the law.” the statement added.

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