Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed has signed an Executive Order 001 that imposes N5000 fine on those not observing the social distancing practice as enforced by the State Government. The same applies to those not wearing the compulsory facemask.
Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed has signed an Executive Order 001 that imposes N5000 fine on those not observing the social distancing practice as enforced by the State Government.Under the new order tagged ”Infectious Disease Prevention Regulation,” violators of the partial lockdown and social distancing directive will be fined by a mobile court.
The Governor, who disclosed that the order covers the COVID-19 partial lockdown and the State Infectious Disease Prevention Regulations, directed the Chief Judge of the state to with immediate effect, commence its enforcement.According to him, those on essential services delivery who do not wear mask or observe the social distancing practice will be liable to N5,000 fine by the court set up for that purpose.
Additionally, the order requires that anyone arrested operating commercial motorcycles which has been banned in the state will pay N10,000 as fine if convicted just as any tricycle operator who violates the two passengers limit will pay N10,000 upon conviction by the court.
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