NATIONAL: Security agencies will enforce jail term against Covid-19 violators – PTF

THE Chairman of the Presidential Task Force, Boss Mustapha, has called on states to set up appropriate structures and systems for Covid-19 regulation enforcement.

He also said all the nation’s security agencies had been briefed to ensure the enforcement of the “Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Health Protection Regulations 2021” signed into law by the President.

He said, “The PTF strongly appeals to all sub-national entities to please remain conscious of the rising numbers and the associated fatalities. They are therefore required to establish appropriate structures and systems for the enforcement.

“The PTF will continue to collaborate with the Nigeria Governors Forum on the management of this public health emergency because every citizen resides within the jurisdiction of the states.

“The PTF also wishes to draw the attention of all Nigerians to the fact that sanctions and punishments (including jail terms and fines) have been prescribed for violators of the provisions under the regulations. All law enforcement agencies have been fully briefed and instructed to enforce the law within the appropriate limits.”