Etim Ekpimah
The Akwa Ibom State government has lifted the curfew which was imposed following widespread violence and destruction of public utilities as hoodlums hijacked #EndSARS protests.
A statement from the Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Comrade Ini Ememobong, on Sunday, noted that it was imperative to lift the curfew as normalcy has returned to the state.
“Following the return of normalcy and wide consultation with the security architecture of the State, His Excellency the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Udom Emmanuel has directed the discontinuation of the curfew which was imposed due to some security challenges that occurred in our state.
“This discontinuation directive takes effect immediately and therefore repeals the earlier directive imposing the curfew,” the statement noted.
Ememobong said the governor appreciates the citizens for their understanding and cooperation and commends the gallantry and dedication displayed by the security agencies throughout the period of the curfew.
He noted that despite the discontinuation order, security agencies are still maintaining high-level alert and are prepared to decisively deal with any attempt at the disruption of peace and subversion of law and order, especially as the Yuletide approaches.