#ENDSARS: US Shuts Down Consulate As Protest Turns Violent In Lagos

The United States has closed down its Consulate in Lagos as the #ENDSARS protest turns violent.

Making this disclosure in a statement on Tuesday, the United States revealed that its consulate will be shut for two days.

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“Multiple demonstrations are ongoing across Nigeria – to include areas within the consular districts of Abuja and Lagos.

“Although most demonstrations are peaceful, some have become violent and have shut down major thoroughfares and bridges.

“Some police stations have been targeted. Lagos State closed all schools indefinitely as of October 19 due to protests and implemented a 24-hour curfew starting at 4:00 p.m. on October 20. Consulate General Lagos is closed for the rest of today and tomorrow,’’ the statement by US Consulate read.

It will be recalled that the Lagos state government, earlier today declared a 24 hours curfew in the state after the #ENDSARS protest was alleged to have been taken over by thugs that were wrecking havoc on police stations and other facilities across the state.

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