Hyacinth Chinweuba
The Zamfara State Police Command has observed with dismay that despite the persistent enlightenment campaign by the Command and other various government committees on Coronavirus pandemic, most of the Almajiri Schools especially within Gusau metropolitan area are still operating.
The Command said the action a total violation of the state government order on COVID-19 in Zamfara State.
Spokesman of the Command Mohammed Shehu, said these Almajiri Schools are mostly located in Damba, Mareri, Filin Jirgi, kwango Road, Premier Road, Sabuwar Hanya Tudun Wada, Hayin Buba, Zawuyya, Kofar Jange, Albarka, Tulkukawa, Birnin Ruwa, Tsunami Gangaren Kwata, Gada Biyu, Marna Tsakar Gari, Marnar Talika, Talikawa areas of Gusau city.
It would be recalled that, On 23rd March, 2020, the Zamfara State Police Command sequel to the state government Ban on all forms of Public gathering, Meetings and Procession by whatever means including Almajiri Schools made a press conference calling on members of the public to adhere strictly to the government order that was made to guide the state against the spread of Coronavirus pandemic.
The Command has warned owners of these schools to immediately close them or face the full wrath of the law and urged parents and guardians whose children are attending the schools to withdraw their kids for their own protection and safety .
The Commissioner of Police, CP Usman Nagogo assured members of the public of adequate security of life and property in this trying time.
He also called on all and sundry to continue to cooperate with police and other security operatives to discharge their duties with all sense of professionalism and respect for humanity.