End SARS: Kwara government relaxes curfew

The government of Kwara State has relaxed the curfew in the state from 24 hours to 10 hours daily until further notice.

This comes on the heels of a council meeting Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq had with heads of the security agencies in the state on Sunday, October 26.

According to a statement by Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, a review of the situation in the Ilorin metropolis suggested relative calm, Business Day reports.

“The meeting observed that the objective of the curfew has largely been achieved as the misguided elements who looted and vandalized public and private properties have been pushed back and normalcy restored.

“Consequently, the security council resolved to relax the curfew from 24 hours to between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. daily until further notice. This means members of the public can move around between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily within the metropolis.

“Even so, the government will continue to review the situation and take decisions that are in the best interest of the state,” it stated.