Kano state government has vowed to punish any person found wanting violating the laid down public health regulations and protocols meant for controlling spread of COVID-19 disease in the state.
The government sounded the warning in a statement issued by the state’s Commissioner of Information, Malam Muhammad Garba.
Garba warned that government would not hesitate to bring the full weight of the law to bear on any person or organisation caught breaching public health regulations and protocols with regards to the control of the disease.
The commissioner pointed out that security agents have been mandated to ensure full compliance to the laid down COVID-19 protocols without exception.
Garba added that the state government has extended its ban order earlier imposed on event and viewing centers to clubs, concerts, street parties and other large social gatherings as part of effort to combat the spread of COVID-19.
He affirmed that all the restrictions have to be enforced, saying “this is because safety of our people and their welfare are priorities that cannot be toyed with.”
The commissioner said government would continue to engage all the stakeholders to sensitise the populace on the need to maintain social distancing and collective effort to combat this pandemic.