Osun state Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has suspended the curfew imposed on the state following the discovery and looting of Covid19 Palliative hidden in the state that nearly caused disruption of peace and tranquility to the socioeconomic system of the State.
It will be recalled that Oyetolaa led Osun government had earlier relaxed the 24-hour indefinite curfew to run from 8:00pm till 6:00am daily, claiming observation of citizens' compliance and cooperation with the government's efforts to restore peace and normalcy to the State.
According to a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, citizens can now go about their businesses and other transactions beyond 8:00pm without any hindrance or restrictions with effect from Wednesday November 11.
The statement added that "the government has once again observed the level of compliance to all directives aimed at restoring tranquility to our dear State, and hereby appreciates the citizens for their patience and understanding. The government also appreciates security agencies for their efforts in maintaining law and order in the State.
"With effect from Wednesday November 11, residents of the State are free to go about their businesses without any hindrance or restrictions, while security agencies continue to discharge their duties to forestall breakdown of law and order.
"The government urges every citizen to be wary of actions that can upset the peace and harmony that the State is reputed for, and not hesitate to provide useful information to security agencies in case of suspicion of violence in any of our communities.
"The government is also calling on parents and guardians to continue to caution their children and wards not to allow themselves to be used by unscrupulous elements to jeopardize the peace of the State", Egbemode stated.
It must be added here that mishandling if the EndSars protests in the state and discovery of covid-19 palliative hidden by the authorities for reasons best known to them have generated negative views and opinions against the APC government in the state.
The genuine Protesters have also accused the state government of manipulating the panel set up by the state to investigate the series of rights infringement and abuse of citizens by the SARS.
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