#EndSARS Protests: Calm Gradually Return To Lagos

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#EndSARS Protests: Calm Gradually Return To Lagos

 

Calm is gradually returning to Lagos State after three days of mayhem.

Though most areas are still very tense, an atmosphere of peace is returning to the centre of excellence.

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu Sanwo-Olu had on Tuesday imposed a 24-hour curfew to curtail the arson and widespread violence that followed the peaceful #EndSARS protest against police brutality in the state.

The curfew has also been relaxed. According to him, people are free to move around from 8 am to 6 pm.

Protesters have virtually vacated all the erstwhile occupied places.

Earlier on Friday there were pockets of crisis recorded in some parts of the metropolis, such as: Ikotun in Alimosho, Fagba, Iju Ishaga, Ikorodu, Ikeja, among others.

At 6 pm some business owners who could not wait till Saturday were seen opening for businesses while motorists storm the roads in search of fuel and other household items.

Foodstuff markets were also opened as customers hurried to buy stuff. Some residents were also seen in different groups recounting their experiences during the four days of violence.

So far, some of the ruins like planks, refuse and burnt tyres, stones, among others were still left scattered on the roads.

Hoodlums have retreated and no more on the road while police and Soldiers are still patrolling major parts of the state.