Borno suspends Lockdown, Orders Worship Places to reopen

The State governor of Borno has ordered the calling -off of the lockdown in the state .

Gov. Zulum

The lockdown which was imposed three weeks ago after the state recorded its COVID - 19 index case .

But in a statement on Wednesday night, the Deputy Governor and state Chairman , COVID - 19 Response Committee , Usman Kadafur , said the purpose of ordering a lockdown had been achieved .

He said , “The lockdown is being suspended indefinitely to study the situation for the time being , however , where the situation escalates , the government should revert to the status quo .

“The use of facemasks by the public be made mandatory and enforcible.
“Government , traditional rulers , religious leaders , community leaders , and opinion leaders should enforce social distancing , especially in public gatherings/ worship places .

“Henceforth , Juma’at prayers and five daily prayers shall be observed in all mosques as recommended by Borno State Council of Ulamas in strict adherence with the social distancing and the face mask .

“All churches shall conduct church services as recommended by the Christian Association of Nigeria , Borno Chapter in strict adherence to social distancing and use of facemasks .”

The State also give some other conditions for public transportation , sales of liquor, amongst others while civil servants from grades 1- 12 are asked to continue to work from home expect they are directed otherwise.