Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has slightly relaxed the curfew hours in Calabar that was between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. to now last from 12 midnight to 6 a.m.

This is contained in a statement by Mr. Christian Ita, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, which was made available to newsmen on Monday in Calabar.

“Following a review of the security situation in the state, Gov. Ben Ayade has ordered an immediate relaxation of the 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew in the state.

“Consequently, restriction of movement is now between the hours of 12 midnight and 6 a.m., with effect from Aug. 2, 2021.

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“Members of the public can therefore go about their normal and lawful businesses between 6 a.m. and 12 midnight,’’ he said.

The governor in October last year imposed the curfew, following the destruction of property in Calabar by hoodlums who hijacked the #ENDSARS protest.