The Ekiti State Government said it would from today begin aggressive enforcement of compulsory use of face masks and observation of physical distancing. Ekiti Facemask SocialDistancing COVID19 Coronavirus
It also stated that those found breaching the outlined protocols would be prosecuted with appropriate legal sanctions, such as fines and observation of community services imposed as punitive measures.
The governor, who spoke through the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Olawale Fapohunda, added that in addition to fines, convicted offenders would be made to undergo community service. “We are concerned that a large and unacceptable number of our people continue to believe that COVID-19 pandemic is not real. The state government is keen to correct that wrong impression. From Monday , the state government will begin the enforcement of these regulations.
“Violators will be arrested and prosecuted in our special offences court. Persons who are convicted may also be required to undertake community service. That is without prejudice to other punitive measures that the presiding magistrate may decide to impose.”
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