Kano reads riot act to violators of COVID-19 protocols, extends ban to clubs, street parties

Kano state government has warned that the state government would not hesitate to bring the full weight of the law to bear on any person or organisation caught breaching COVID-19 protocol, public health regulations with regards to the control of the disease.

Solacebase reports that the government pointed out that security agents have been mandated to ensure full compliance without exception.

This was contained in a statement issued by the state commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba, on Thursday.

The statement said the ban it imposed on the activities of viewing and event centres extends to clubs, concerts, street parties and other large social gatherings as part of an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19.

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It said that all the restrictions have to be enforced “because the safety of our people and their welfare are priorities that cannot be toyed with.”

The statement said the government would continue to engage all the stakeholders to sensitise the populace on the need to maintain social distancing and collective effort to combat this pandemic.