Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, has arrested 14 persons found in two trailers loaded with cows heading for Port Harcourt, the state capital, despite the 24-hour lockdown to check the coronavirus pandemic in the capital city.
The Governor, according to a statement by his Special Assistant on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu, explained that a tip-off from some persons led to the arrest.
He said: “This fight has nothing to do with individuals. The law must take its course. You are aware of what is happening and then some people want to illegally smuggle persons into the state. He decried the level of desperation to smuggle people into Rivers State but said the government would remain vigilant despite the challenges.
He said: “From tomorrow, move in. Any hotel that is operating , identify it and we will bring down the hotels. I have the political will. Those people who disobey, will face the consequences.”
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