By; BUHARI B. BELLO, Jos
Seguel to rising number of COVID-19 cases in Plateau State and in line with the resolutions reached at the State Security Council Meeting presided over by His Excellency, Hon. Simon Bako Lalong, the government intimated the citizens of the following decisions particularly as it relates to the forth coming Eid-el-Ftr Sallah celebrations
A statement by Dan Manjang,
Honourable Commissioner of Information and Communication said all Eid praying grounds across the State shall be closed to all worshippers.
He added that this is line with existing ban on all large public gatherings in tandem with the directive of the President-General, Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs His Eminence, Sultan Mohammed Abubakar that all muslims should suspend congregational Eid Prayers and pray at home.
According to him, where prayers are observed in mosques, they should abide by the regulations for not more than 50 persons, hand washing, use of sanitizers and social distancing.
Also banned is the operation of Tricycle ( Keke Napep) from Saturday 21 and Sunday 22, May 2020.
‘ In line with existing Government Orders, all recreational centres across the State shall remain closed”
He disclosed that Security agencies in the state have been directed to enforce the above restrictions.
Governor Simon Lalong therefore, appealed to all citizens to adhere to these regulations and continue to take every personal precaution towards preventing the spread of COVID-19.
He urged them to note that at the moment, the state is witnessing more infections as a result of community spread which can be worsened by large congregation of people.
He wished all Muslim faithful in the state a happy Eid-el-Fitr, and called on them to use the period to pray for God to intervene and stop the pandemic.
