Bayelsa State Governor, Duoye Diri, has extended the lockdown placed on the state’s borders for another 14 days.
The governor issued the extension in a statement released by his Acting Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah on Tuesday.
He said:
“The lockdown affects inter-state vehicular movement, closure of drinking bars at night as well as night clubs.
“Worship centres are also affected as they have been directed to close down and hold services at home.”
The governor earlier imposed a five-day dusk-to-dawn curfew, which took effect from Monday.
He noted that although the state is yet to record any case of COVID-19, it is important to put measures in place to curb the spread of the deadly disease.
Governor Diri said:
“We are yet to record any positive case of COVID-19 in Bayelsa. But this does not mean we would go to sleep.
“Our administration is seriously committed to preventing the spread of this dreaded disease into our state. So, we must take measures to keep it in check as well as prepare the minds of our people in case of any positive report.
“People of the state should continue to maintain good hygiene habits as well as comply with the social distancing rules.”
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