Looting: Oyetola Revoke Amnesty, Relaxes Curfew
Following the expiration of 72 hours amnesty granted looters within which to return what they looted in Osun State, whosoever is found with looted items will face the wrath of the law henceforth.
He stated that effective from today, anyone found to be in possession of any looted item will be arrested, investigated and prosecuted as earlier announced.
Recalled that governor Adegboyega Oyetola granted 72-hour amnesty to hoodlums and residents who participated in the massive looting of public and private properties in the wake of the #EndSARS protest on Saturday.
While Oyebamiji commended those who took advantage of the amnesty period to return looted items in their possessions he enjoyed Whistle-Blowers to reach out to the government on 08187187678 for information on looted items.
Prince Oyebamiji also announced the relaxation of the 24-hour indefinite curfew imposed on the state on Saturday following renew of looting by hoodlums and some residents.
“Following the high level of compliance with the 24-hour curfew declared last Saturday to forestall further breakdown of law and order in the State, the Governor of the State of Osun, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has approved the relaxation of the curfew period, effective from tomorrow, Thursday, October 29, 2020.
“Consequently, the curfew will now run from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am daily.
“Security operatives will still remain on the streets to enforce the new curfew directive with a view to further maintaining law and order”.
He also disclosed that all motorcycle operators will now operate from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm daily as earlier announced adding that the measure will subsist even after the curfew is completely lifted.
