The Executive Governor of Kwara State has declared 24 hours curfew in Ilorin Metropolis which will take effect from 24th of October 2020.
This was due to the uproar and crisis that happened in Ilorin on 23rd of October, 2020 by hoodlums that vandalized the state’s warehouses and private businesses.
“I have just had an emergency security meeting with commanders of various security agencies in the state. This is to assess the situation in the state. Over the last few days, I had earlier met with the traditional rulers, opinion leaders, members of the student community, and many other stakeholders in the state.
Our observation is that what has happened so far today was not a protest. It cannot be defended under any guise.
It was a pure act of criminality. Some persons are hiding under the nationwide tension to commit crimes.” the Governor said in his address.
“Lives are being threatened. Businesses are being looted. Public properties have been targeted. This is unacceptable. It is not who we are.
To curb these acts of criminalities, I hereby declare a 24-hour curfew in Ilorin metropolis from midnight today October 23rd, 2020. This is in line with Sections 1, 2 and 4 of the Public Order Act Chapter 382 Laws of Federation of Nigeria 2004.” Abdulrazaq said.
“People are urged to stay indoors in compliance with this curfew. This will be reviewed as we watch developments.
the criminality now” he ended.
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