Fayemi extends curfew in Ekiti

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has extended the 24-hour curfew that was imposed in all parts of the state earlier in the week till October 26.

This, he said, was done to enable security agencies to restore law and order in the state as well as guarantee the security of lives and properties of the people.

• Amotekun not substitute to other security architecture – Fayemi
• Curfew in Ekiti, Abia, Plateau, Osun, Ondo over #EndSARS protest

Governor Fayemi disclosed this, on Thursday while inaugurating members of Ekiti State Judicial Panel of Enquiry into Allegations of Human Rights Violations against Police Officers, including SARS Operatives at the Governor’s Office, Ado Ekiti.

The governor also announced the establishment of a victims’ compensation fund to enable speedy payment of monetary compensation to deserving victims.

This, according to him, would enable the panel to respond appropriately to the urgent needs of victims of rights violations.

Fayemi also apologised to victims of the EndSARS protests in the state and assured the people that his government would continue to take deliberate measures to protect lives and properties.

He, however, said his administration would not tolerate criminalisation of young people in the state, adding that thorough investigation into cases of the brutalisation of innocent citizens during the protests would also be carried out and promptly acted upon.