Ekiti: Fayemi announces curfew, strict lockdown after Buhari’s broadcast
, Ekiti Governor, Kayode Fayemi, Monday night, announced similar but stricter instructions to the people of the State.
The Governor stated that there shall now be a 6pm–6am curfew daily until further notice and that no movement of vehicle or human traffic whatsoever will be allowed except for verified medical emergencies. Urging citizens to observe social distancing, hand washing and wearing of masks at all times, Fayemi said businesses must provide liquid soap and running water for hand washing while supermarkets should not have more than 10 persons at any time in their store.
“All travels from and into Ekiti State are hereby banned, as all boundaries of Ekiti State will be on lockdown 24 hours daily. Only food, medical, beverages, petroleum, agriculture and construction supply trucks are exempted but they cannot have more than 3 persons per truck. Any vehicle caught in violation may be forfeited to the state and passengers prosecuted.
“Any driver who violates this directive will be arrested, prosecuted and may forfeit the vehicle or cycle to the government. If mass violation occurs, commercial transportation will be completely banned indefinitely.
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