The Kwara state Government has said the earlier 24-hour curfew imposed by the state Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in the wake of the civil unrest which rocked the ancient city of Ilorin on Friday evening has been relaxed as members of the public can move around between 8 a.m. and 6p.m. daily within the metropolis.
In a statement made available to newsmen and signed by the spokesman to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, said “Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq this evening held a security council meeting with heads of the security agencies in the state.
” A review of the situation in the Ilorin metropolis suggested a relative calm. The meeting observed that the objective of the curfew has largely been achieved as the misguided elements who looted and vandalised 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 6p.m. and 8 a.m. daily until further notice. This means members of the public can move around between 8 a.m. and 6p.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.”
