Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has placed a ban on the operation of commercial tricycles in the state with effect from Saturday, May 23, as part of efforts to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
Lalong announced this in Jos, on Thursday during a press briefing on update on COVID-19 in the state.
The governor who was represented by the Secretary of the state Task Force on COVID-19, Prof. Danladi Atu, lamented the rise in the number of positive cases of the virus in the state.
He said that the continuous rise in the number of persons infected with COVID-19 in the state was worrisome, adding that government would make necessary adjustments in order to “flatten the curve.”
Gov. Lalong also said that after due consultations with security agencies and religious leaders, the government has decided that all Eid prayer grounds in the state be closed.
“However, prayers may be conducted at home mosques while respecting the physical distancing and not exceeding 50 persons per time.
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“Also, wearing of face masks and hand washing should be strictly complied with to curtail the spread of the Virus,” governor Lalong said.
He stated that security operatives in the state have been directed to enforce compliance of the restrictions and urged those affected to comply.
Also, the governor stated that in line with directives by the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, the state government would inaugurate a state policing advisory committee.
“The Inspector General of the Police (IG), has realised the important roles that the vigilante groups, hunters and neighborhood watch have played in the enforcement of guidelines on COVID-19.
“The committee will be inaugurated tomorrow (Friday) and will advise the government on how to engage the community in partnership with security agencies to enforce law and order,” he said.
Lalong wished Muslims in the state a successful Eid-el-Fitr celebration, while charging other members of the society to join them in praying for wisdom and knowledge to overcome the challenges of the pandemic.
