Niger Police Commissioner, Adamu Usman has called on residents of the state to comply with the Social Restriction order in a bid to curb spread of the Coronavirus.
In a press release signed by ASP Wasiu A. Abiodun, Police Public Relations Officer, the Commissioner warned against violating the order adding that defaulters will be punished accordance with Niger State COVID-19 Order 2020 Section 17 Sub-Section (2)
It reads in part, ” Niger State Police Command hereby warns the members of the public to fully comply with the new restriction order between 2.00pm to 10.00pm in the interest of public safety and anyone who violates this order shall be dealt with in accordance with Niger State COVID-19 Order 2020 Section 17 Sub-Section (2).”
” The police command enjoins members of the public to cooperate with the Police and other security agencies in enforcing the order towards curbing the spread of Corona Virus (COVID-19) in our dear State.”