[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s the 48 – hour curfew imposed by the Delta State Governnent to contain the #ENDSARS protest, which has degenerated to burning of public facilities fully takes effect today, the streets of Asaba are virtually empty and calm, with fierce looking security personnel manning strategic locations in the capital city
Our reporter, who went round the town to monitor enforcement, confirmed that military personnel were at Koka junction, Summit junction, Inter – Bau roundabout, among other places known to have been rallying points for the rampaging youths.
The streets were empty and there was no gathering of any sort anywhere as residents stayed in their homes in compliance with the curfew.
All markets, shopping malls, supermarkets, pharmacies and other business outlets were closed to customers, while all banks’ ATMs were blank, having been switched off, thereby boosting business for the few POS operators that opened shops.
Petrol filling stations in the capital city did not open for business at the time of filing this report, and it was not clear whether the situation would improve as the day progresses.
Some respondents who spoke to gallantreporters commended the state government for imposing the curfew, saying it had helped to restore normalcy to the hitherto tension soaked state capital.
