The Lagos state government on Tuesday imposed a 24-hour curfew, saying anti-police protests have “degenerated” into violence.

The governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu said in a tweet that the curfew will affect all parts of the state and that only essential workers were exempted.

I, therefore, hereby impose a 24-hour curfew on all parts of the State as from 4pm today, 20th October,2020. Nobody, except essential service providers and first responders must be found on the streets.

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 20, 2020