Ogun State Governor,Dapo Abiodun has announced a big penalty for anyone caught moving about in the State without a facemask.
According to him, flouting the order can earn such persons up to six months imprisonment under an extant Regulation and State Law.
The governor said this at a briefing on Wednesday, ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir (Ileya), celebrations.
He also noted that the state will not be celebrating owing to COVID-19 restrictions which discourages large gatherings, whether for prayers or partying.
The Governor who expressed displeasure at the rising infections in the State confirmed that over 10,000 persons have been screened while a total of 5,611 persons have been tested.
“Despite our having screened over 10,000 persons and also tested about 5,611 people as at yesterday, 28th July, 2020; we have 1,326 confirmed cases; out of which 1,068 have been discharged; while we have an unfortunate record of 23 related fatalities; with 227 active cases.” the Governor said.
“We will all therefore have to celebrate solemnly with our families, as the Almighty Allah (SWT) grants us the grace to celebrate more Ileyas in our lifetime,” Abiodun said.
“All current measures and restrictions will remain in place for the general public.
“These include: 10 pm-4 am daily weekday curfew; total weekend lockdown; transport sector restrictions; decontamination and physical distancing; restaurants’ takeaway service allowance; measure compliance by industries; and wearing of facemasks, which if flouted is punishable by up to 6 months’imprisonment under an extant Regulation and State Law.”
