‘Imposing Curfew Was Difficult’ – Governor Babajide Sanwoolu

The governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwoolu has reacted to the curfew that He imposed in the state few hours ago following multiple attacks on individuals and state properties by suspected hoodlums hiding under the guise of #EndSARS protesters.

Governor Sanwoolu explained that imposing the curfew was a difficult decision to take because the state is just recovering from the stings of Covid-19.

He pleaded with protesters to adhere to the order of the curfew to ensure safety of all individuals

Watching these videos is a major heartbreak for me personally and as Governor, I cannot watch as arsonists, hoodlums and anarchists continue to hide under the #EndSars protest to unleash mayhem on the State and wantonly disrupt citizens lives and property. pic.twitter.com/aTJgzApIWL

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 20, 2020

Imposing this curfew was difficult, especially as we have just returned from a COVID19 required lockdown. This curfew will allow security officials to immediately restore order to the state, arrest thugs and miscreants that have disrupted the peace.

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 20, 2020

Peaceful protesters and residents of Lagos should obey the curfew and stay in their homes to allow our security forces take immediate action to de-escalate all the issues of violence occurring at this time.

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 20, 2020