Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi state, says government
cannot afford to impose a total lockdown in the state “because the people must
eat”.
Speaking while commiserating with traders of Muda Lawal
market on the inferno that destroyed some shops and property worth millions in
the market, he said government would, however, enforce a minimal lockdown.
He urged the people to observe social distancing to prevent
the spread of coronavirus.
“On behalf of the government of Bauchi State, we came to
commiserate with you over this monumental loss in this Musa Lawal market, which
is one of the biggest markets in Bauchi,” he said.
“I understand that about 17 shops have been burnt and one
life was lost; the state government will take steps to cushion the effects of
the losses by bringing some palliatives immediately, so that the traders will
go back to business.
“I want to seize this opportunity to tell you that COVID-19
is a reality, I just came out of it and it is not a joke.
“I urge you to continue to exercise social distancing as we
are going to enforce minimal lockdown, but we cannot afford total lockdown
because people must eat.”
Mohammed who said God tested his faith with COVID-19, added
that he had ordered the complete closure of all borders leading to the state.
“I want to place on record that Bauchi has closed all its
borders and they will remain closed. If we have 20 cases in Kano, be sure we
have to really man our borders to make sure no goods or persons come from Kano
and nobody from your market goes to Kano,” he said.
“And of course, we too are not going to Gombe, Yobe, Jos, or
Taraba; we should try to exist alone by ourselves.”
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