The new curfew is to begin tomorrow Sunday 25th October 2020, from 6:00pm to 8:00am till further notice.
The state governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa made the announcement on Saturday 24th October 2020, after receiving briefing from security heads on the security situation across the three senatorial districts in the state.
According to the governor, “This morning, I received a comprehensive briefing on the security situation across Delta State from the three Service Commanders.
“Having analyzed the situation critically, I wish to thank all Deltans, particularly our youths, for complying with the curfew that was imposed two days ago”.
He noted that the current 48-hour curfew would expire by 6:00pm today Saturday, October 24th, 2020, revealing that “from this evening, the curfew will be in effect from 6pm to 8am till further notice.
“From Sunday, October 25, people are free to move around and go about their regular activities during the day”, Okowa said.
While appreciating Deltans for their understannding, he urged citizens and residents of the state, to remain calm, vigilant and law abiding.
