Gov. Abdulrahman declares 24 hours curfew in Ilorin

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has declared a 24 hours curfew on Ilorin metropolis.

The governor announced the decision in a state broadcast after a meeting with the heads of various security agencies in the state on Friday.

Solacebase reports that the state commissioner for information, Harriet Afolabi-Oshatimehin in a statement confirmed an attack by some hoodlums on the cargo terminal in Ilorin to prey on palliatives meant for the poor on Friday.

Also, there were reports of attacks on Shoprite shopping malls and other facilities where the hoodlums looted.

According to the governor,’’ 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.’’

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‘’Lives are being threatened. Businesses are being looted. Public properties have been targeted. This is unacceptable. It is not who we are, ‘’said the governor.

‘’The government has a duty to protect law-abiding citizens and their properties.’’

He explained that 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.

‘’People are urged to stay indoors in compliance with this curfew. This will be reviewed as we watch developments.’’

‘’While the curfew is on, security forces have been placed on the alert to maintain strict compliance. I urge citizens to comply by this declaration which is meant to protect lives and properties. ‘’