Authorities of Riyom Local Government Council of Plateau state, have
arrested over 12 persons for flouting the lockdown order of Governor
Simon Lalong aimed at checkmating the spread of Coronavirus pandemic .
Hon Mafeng Gwallson , the Management Committee Chairman of Riyom who
spoke to our correspondent said security operatives on enforcement of
restriction of movements order, on friday arrested the suspects for
violating the stay at home directives of government.
He said these individuals were tried and fined by the mobile court and asked to return to where they were coming from .
It could be recalled that Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State on
Monday ordered a total shut down of activities of the state
effective 12 midnight of Thursday 9th April 2020 to 11pm Wednesday
15th April 2020 for fumigation of the entire state .
The state Government also set up 10 mobile courts to try violators of the order.
Governor Lalong who flagged off the fumigation exercise on Friday said
“We have also been preparing in the unfortunate event that if any case
is recorded in Plateau state so that we can respond appropriately .”
He said that although no case has been recorded in Plateau as at today
, the state cannot relax , “We have to remain vigilant and proactive ”
Hon Gwallson lauded the Plateau state commended the efforts of
Governor Simon Lalong for the prompt proactive steps it is taking to
prevent the spread of the Covid 19 virus in the State.