Zamfara state Governor Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun) has ordered for the closing of all markets and suspension of congressional prayers in Mosques and Churches across the state.
Governor Matawalle made the announcement late last night as part of his administration measures to curb community transmission of coronavirus in the state.
This is contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Enlightenment, Media and Communications, Malam Zailani Bappa Tuesday and made available to Blueprint in Gusau the state capital.
“The situation in Kaura Namida is especially worrisome considering the increased number of people dying of recent in the area, including its paramount monarch. He said the family of the late Emir has been quarantined and fumigation of the Palace and major areas of the city has equally been done”. The statement said.
Governor Matawalle who said the new measure is for an initial period of one week lamented the attitude of the people to the observance of the simple safety rules of social distancing, use of face masks and hand sanitisers.
He said the closure of markets however, does not affect pharmaceutical shops and super markets, saying Government will ensure that all safety measures are employed before they are allowed to operate.
“However, I am calling the good people of Zamfara state to henceforth, observe their prayers at home as it does not negate the teaching of Islam in challenging period such as we are now in”. Matawalle said.
Meanwhile, Governor Matawalle informed that, at the end of the week, his administration will review the effect of the new measures to determine its next line of action.
