#EndSARS: Lagos confirms curfew will now start from 9pm

Lagos State Government has extended the enforcement of its 24hour curfew from 4pm today to 9pm to enable residents stuck in traffic get to their destinations.

This was disclosed by the State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday via the state’s Twitter handle.

It tweeted, “State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed that enforcement of the 24hour curfew in the State should not start until 9pm to enable people stuck in traffic get to their destinations.”

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Update!
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed that enforcement of the 24hour curfew in the State should not start until 9pm to enable people stuck in traffic get to their destinations.@jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat #LASG #ForAGreaterLagos #EndSARS pic.twitter.com/De8QJLyCi7
— The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) October 20, 2020