COVID-19: FG To lockdown States, Local Governments With Increasing Cases
The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, has said the government would impose “precision lockdown in states, or in metropolitan/high-burden LGAs (local government areas) that are reporting a rapidly increasing number of cases, when the need arises.”
According to him, this will be complemented with the provision of palliatives and continued re-evaluation of the impact of the intervention.
The SGF reminded the governors of the need to align their state measures with the guidelines issued by the PTF.
Mustapha said there would be vigorous implementation of interstate lockdown and curfew among others in the coming weeks, urging citizens to cooperate with security agencies.
The SGF stated, “The level of compliance has been reviewed and a specific directive has been issued to the security agencies to carry out strict enforcement of all measures.
“These include the nationwide curfew from 8pm to 6pm; the ban on interstate travels and the wearing of facemasks/coverings in public.”
He, however, urged security agents to be mindful of the rights of citizens, adding that citizens should recognise the danger of COVID-19.
