Governor Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun) has extended border closure for another two weeks. The governor has also approved mobile courts for prosecution of offenders.
A statement by the special adviser to the governor on Public Enlightenment, Media and Communication, Mr Zailani Bappa, the governor also announced the suspension of this year’s Ramadan Tafsir, Taraweeh and Ittikaf across the state.
Zailani quoted the governor as making the announcements in a state-wide broadcast, Thursday where he said the state government will ensure the enforcement of all the directives for the safety of Zamfara state and its citizens.
“What we are doing is in tandem with international good practices concerning the current pandemic ravaging the globe,” Governor Matawalle posited.
“Although we do not have a single index case recorded here in our state, we are worried today with the developments in our neighbouring states of Sokoto and Katsina. We cannot afford to be complacent,” Matawalle stated.
He warned that any vehicle caught trying to penetrate the state borders or leave the state will be confiscated and the owner of the vehicle prosecuted.
Governor Matawalle said, however, that people were still free to travel anywhere within the state and conduct their normal businesses.
“In all these, however, I enjoin you to observe the best practices of social distancing, use of face masks and hand sanitisers,” Matawalle added.
He said the state government has provided two isolation centers and has equipped them. “We have also ordered ventilators and rest kits some of which have already arrived and will be unveiled soon”, Governor Matawalle informed.
