Hyacinth Chinweuba
The Bauchi State Police Command said it has commenced enforcement of the partial lockdown order of the State Government as part of effort to contain the spread of the Covid-19.
The enforcement order commenced Sunday, 26/04/2020.
The Command has sought the understanding from the general public and to consider the order as a proactive measure to protect their lives and property against the deadly virus and comply with it.
It also called on the public to continue to observe social distancing and that only one person is allowed to be on a motorcycle and not more than two persons on a tricycle.
The Command also reminded the people that markets will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10:00am to 2:00pm, adding that this restriction does not affect, supermarkets and those selling food items, drugs and other essential items.
According to spokesman of the Command Kamal Abubakar, the Commissioner of Police Bauchi State Command, CP Phillip S. Maku, in collaboration with commanders of sister security agencies in the State and Bauchi State Task Force on Covid-19 has commenced inspection tour within the State to ensure compliance of the order.
The CP appreciated the usual cooperation and understanding of the members of the public especially at this trying time as he appeal for strict adherence to the order.