The Sokoto government imposed the curfew to curtail the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.
The Sokoto State Police Command said 155 persons were arrested between 8p.m. on Wednesday and 6a.m. on Thursday for violating the curfew imposed to curtail spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the state.
Mr Sadiq said the State Joint Security Task Force, led by the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Kaoje, had also during the operation from May 5, to May 14, impounded no fewer than 63 vehicles and motorcycles.
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