Coronavirus; Bauchi closes borders

From Ali Galadima, Bauchi

In an effort to control the spread of deadly covid 19,
Bauchi State Government has closed it borders.

The State Government have also  imposed a lockdown through out the state for
the period of 14 days

This was contained in a press statement issues by the
Secretary to the Bauchi State Government Alhaji Mohammed Sabiu Baba and copy
made available to journalists in Bauchi

He said the total lockdown would take effect from Thursday
2nd April, 2020 from 6:00pm

The statement further stressed that borders to Bauchi State
will be equally closed down.

He said that the Governor who is still in isolation
appreciate the sacrifice of the public in these agonizing times.

“He has directed that in order for the public to secure
food items movement is allowed between 19:00am to 4:00pm on Wednesdays and
Saturdays. The ban does not effect essential services”.

He however, appealed for the public to appreciate that these
measures are aimed at curtailing the spread of coronavirus out break that is
threatening the society and further appeal for prayers for his quick recovery