Recall that Oyetola on tuesday imposes a 24-hour curfew in the state due to the on going unretles protest in the state. Now, the Osun State Government has suspended the curfew in thew state, which was declared earlier to restore peace and order.
The State Government, however, commended the youths, residents and all the citizens at large for thier display of cooperation and understanding during the time of the curfew. Also, the State Government appeal to the peaceful protesting youths to also suspend thier protests and have a dialogue with the government. The high sense of maturity being dsiplayed by the youhs was also apprecited by the State Government.
The State Secretary to the Government, Wole Oyegbamiji, in his signed statement, read, "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, Gboyega 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". “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.” “Considering the Government’s 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,” he said.
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