By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has lifted a one week curfew put in place by the state government to checkmate the activities of hoodlums that hijacked the EndSARS protest to unleash mayhem in the state.

To this end, all educational institutions as well as civil servants have been asked to return to work.

A press release Tuesday night by the state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr C Don Adinuba said the call off of the curfew was necessitated by the improvement in the security situation in the state.

The statement partly reads: “Governor Willie Obiano has lifted the curfew imposed on the state with immediate effect.

“Consequently, all educational institutions closed last week in the wake of the havoc visited on the state by gangs of arsonists are hereby directed to resume normal activities immediately.

“In the same vein, all civil servants are directed to return to work immediately.

Governor Obiano thanks Ndi Anambra for their great cooperation which enabled normalcy to return to our state within a short period.

“The Governor thanks in particular the youth throughout the state who answered the clarion call to defend their towns and villages. He also appreciates the cooperation of Presidents General of Town Unions and Traditional Rulers.”

Obiano is expressed pride over the role played by members of the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Security, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Civil Defence and Security Corps, Nigerian Immigration Service, Nigerian Correctional Service and Anambra Vigilante Group in the quick restoration of law and order in the state.

Continuing the statement said: “Anambra remains the safest and peaceful state in Nigeria.

“Much as the security situation has improved greatly, Anambra State government wishes to advise all citizens and organisations to watch out for elements, especially those from outside the state, who may want to cause trouble in our place.

“People are advised to report any suspicious movement to the nearest police station or the President General or Traditional Ruler of the town or to any senior Government official.”