Abia State Govt. Arrests Citizens Who Go Out Without Face Masks.

The Commissioner for Information in Abia, John Okiyi, has disclosed that State government has ordered the arrest and prosecution of residents who go out of their houses without wearing face masks.

He also revealed that the government would dethrone traditional rulers and village heads of boundary communities in the state who grant entry to vehicles and persons from neighbouring states.

The commissioner said although the dusk to dawn curfew imposed by the state government has ended, that of the Federal Government (8pm – 6am) would be enforced. Adding that the closure of Akwa Ibom’s boundaries with neighbouring states remained in force until further notice.