The Federal government has said that anyone found without a face mask will be prosecuted.

In view of the ease in lockdown across the country, the federal government in a five paged document stated that anyone found outside without a face mask will be prosecuted.

The document which was signed by the PTF Chairman and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha was released by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19.

The document also added that anyone who presents a temperature of above 38ºC will be mandated to return home.

Must be noted extract from the document reads ;

Anyone who presents a temperature of above 38ºC will be mandated to return home and call NCDC for evaluation. 

“Anyone without a face mask/covering will be asked to return home and will be prosecuted.

“Anyone violating the curfew in a non-emergency situation will be prosecuted. Anyone attending a gathering of more than 20 people will be prosecuted.

“Any member of the public who violates the ban on Inter-State movement as outlined in this guideline will be prosecuted.”

See document below