The Borno Government has suspended lockdown in the state indefinitely.
The curfew’s suspension was conveyed by the Deputy Governor and state Chairman, COVID-19 Response Committee, Usman Kadafur via a statement he released.
In it, the state lifted the ban on the opening of worship centres but urged worshippers to adhere strictly to social distancing protocols, adding that it may revert to status quo if the development brings about a spike in coronavirus spread.
The statement read in part: “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.”
