Fifty travel ban violators have been quarantined for 14 days in Kaduna State.
The news was announced by the state government on Tuesday, May 12, after an online meeting with the state Standing Committee.
However, Kaduna State Government has stated that it will no longer offer the option of quarantine for persons traveling illegally since federal and state regulations prohibit all non-essential travel.
‘All persons are expected to stay put wherever they are with the exception of persons on essential duty. Also Read: Pharmacists Kick Against the Importation of Covid-19 Drugs, calls it Disgraceful Act
‘Anybody attempting to enter Kaduna State will henceforth be turned back and compelled to return to their points of departure.
‘Employees of the FG and other state governments that are not on essential duty should desist from breaking the ban on interstate travel.’
The state government who placed Barricades in many of the entry points into the state to determine violators, confirmed many Federal Government staff violating the order by travelling with families and friends.
‘Kaduna State Government officials on enforcement duty have noticed many FG staff on the road, traveling with their families and friends for non-essential reasons.
‘Such persons ought to set an example of compliance with regulations, including the nationwide prohibition of interstate travel imposed by President Muhammadu Buhari.
‘FG vehicles, IDs and uniforms should not be used to violate state regulations or to assume immunity from them.’ it said.
The Standing Committee appealed to all Kaduna State residents to cooperate with health officials whenever they are required to be tested for Covid-19, provide contact details or to submit for isolation and treatment, if they test positive.
‘It is a violation of the law and infectious diseases regulations for anyone to seek to evade testing or treatment.
‘Persons who knowingly place other people in danger of infection or avoid testing and treatment are liable to prosecution for endangering public safety.’ the committee said.
The state government has realised over 1 million Naira as fines since last week Monday from culprits who violated stay at home order and other traffic orders.
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