Lockdown remains effective despite Sallah period - Plateau State

The Plateau State Government has said that the lockdown and restriction order in the state remains in effect despite the Sallah period.

The state made this known as a reminder after the order was reviewed by Governor Simon Lalong on May, 17, 2020.

The governor had said, "This will henceforth be the pattern until further review. In other words, the total lockdown is relaxed on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. While Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays remain totally lockdown"

The state has now given further clarity in a statement issued by Dan Manjang, the Commissioner for Information and Communication in Plateau State.

The statement reads: "In line with the foregoing therefore, it is pertinent to remind citizens of Plateau State that the total lockdown resumes at midnight of Sunday 24th May, 2020 till midnight of Wednesday 27th May, 2020 irrespective of the Public Holidays declared by the Federal Government as a result of the Sallah celebrations.

"Therefore all and sundry are by this statement, enjoined to remain indoors except those on essential services as violators will be prosecuted.

"In like manner the public is hereby reminded that the curfew imposed by the President and Commander In Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR between the hours of 8.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. is still in force.

"Furthermore, it is now an offence for anyone to go out of his or her home without a face mask as those who default will be prosecuted and sanctioned appropriately.

"In furtherance to the directive of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Members of the State Executive Council, Heads of Agencies and Parastatals and other Senior Civil Servants have been deployed to various points to ensure total compliance.

"Inter-local government borders remain closed while entry and exit routes into the State remain shut to all persons except those so exempted".

PRESS RELEASE

TOTAL LOCKDOWN AND OTHER RESTRICTIONS REMAIN IN FORCE DESPITE SALLAH PUBLIC HOLIDAYS pic.twitter.com/wIdk75K8V6

— Government of Plateau State (@PLSGov) May 24, 2020