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Akwa Ibom Governor Udom Emmanuel has extended the statewide curfew slated to end by 12noon to 7am on Saturday.
The Governor said the extension was due to emerging situations monitored by security agencies and the needs to protect lives and property of residents.
A statement signed by the Commissioner for information and Strategy, said: ”Due to developing situations being monitored by the state government and security agencies and the inevitable need to protect citizens and property, based on overriding the public interest, His Excellency, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel has extended the curfew, which was initially due to expire by noon of 23rd October, 2020 till 7am on Saturday, 24th October , 2020. This curfew has statewide effect.
”Expectedly, there will be a total cessation of movement, except for those on essential duties, who must show a proper identification. All law abiding citizens are advised to remain at home, as security agencies have been briefed to strictly enforce this order”.
Meanwhile, Speaker Aniekan Bassey has condemned Thursday evening killing of #EndSARS protesters in Uyo.
He also deplored the wanton destruction of public and private properties by hoodlums under the guise of #EndSARS protests.
”On behalf of the leadership and members of the Seventh Assembly, I join millions of Nigerians to condemn the killing of innocent and unarmed youths who were exercising their constitutional right to protest and demand for good governance and better life.
”I also condemn in strong terms the act of intimidating our people, destroying and burning of public and private properties in parts of Uyo, looting of business premises and other acts of criminality perpetrated by hoodlums in the guise of #EndSARS protest.
”These were not parts of the demands of the #EndSARS protest and will only worsen our woes. There were avoidable tragedies if Mr. President had addressed the concerns of the youths early enough.
”I deeply sympathize with families of the slain heroes and pray for speedy recovery of those who sustained injuries in the course of the peaceful protest. My heart is also with those who lost material possessions, buildings and businesses.
”I charge the youths to exercise restraint and allow measures put in place by government to prevail. Please give peace a chance while making your legitimate demands. We cannot afford to support more losses”, he said.