Following the curfew declared by the Edo State Government as #EndSARS protests turned violent, armed soldiers and police personnel have taken over the streets of Benin City to ensure there is no break down of law and order.
The fierce-looking security officers were seen manning the King Square and other areas in the city while others were seen patrolling the city.
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It was gathered that some youths wanted to continue the protest along the Agbor Road by setting up a road block but took to their heels on sighting the security personnel.
Army on patrol moved with a public address system, advising people to go back home as a result of the curfew in the state.
Some of the residents, who had already gone to work, were asked to return home.
The Ugbowo axis of Benin-Lagos road where protesters always mount a roadblock was deserted as the protesters were said to have taken to their heels on sighting the soldiers.
