PDP Appeals To Residents To Observe Curfew

Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appealed to its supporters and residents to comply with the State Government’s 24-hour curfew following hoodlums’ infiltration of the #EndSARS protests in the state.
The Tide source reports that several cases of violence were reported in parts of Benin including extortion, arson and attack on the Prison on Sapele Road.
It forced the Edo government to impose a 24-hour curfew effective from 4pm on Monday.
PDD in a statement by its state Publicity Secretary, Mr Chris  Nehikhare, on Monday in Benin appealed to all to comply with the state government’s directive.
“As a responsible and compassionate political party, we did not only support the #EndSARS protests, but encouraged our supporters and members to join in the legitimate protest.
“We welcomed the dissolution of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the police and supported the call for immediate steps to completely overhaul and restructure the entire police architecture to engender professionalism, adherence to rule of law and respect for the fundamental rights of Nigerians.
“Our decision to support the #EndSARS movement is in order to bring about a better Nigeria, where justice and freedom from oppression prevail.
“We commended the resolve of the protesters to continue the protest despite the attack on them last week by hoodlums, who killed and wounded some of them.
“Having failed to stop the protesters, it appears that the thugs and hoodlums have changed tactics and have infiltrated the ranks of the genuine protesters.
“We watched as a peaceful protest degenetated into a killing field. This is unacceptable.
“No responsible Nigerian or political party will ignore the infiltration of a peaceful and legitimate protest by hoodlums who have become so brazen to start robbing citizens even in broad daylight, harassing, looting, destroying property and even masterminding an attack on the Benin prison and forcing a jailbreak.