In a bid to step up measures against coronavirus in Ebonyi State, Governor Umahi has announced the use of minimal force on all violators of the face mask policy.
While addressing stakeholders on Wednesday at the state’s government house in Abakiliki the state’s capital, Gov. Dave Umahi disclosed that officials have been directed to beat residents who leave their houses without any face mask with cane.
He said, “Let me warn again that no face mask in Ebonyi State, no public movement.
“If you don’t have a face mask and you are out, I am directing the local government chairmen to use their men to inflict the minimum compliance which is the cane – the cane.”
Governor Umahi emphasised on the need for all Ebonyi state residents to wear the face mask to avoid the spread of the virus.
“No face mask, you will attract cane, it doesn’t matter who you are. If you are a big man and you are coming outside and you do not have a face mask, you will face trouble and the law is very clear about that,” he stressed.
Although Ebonyi state is yet to record any case of coronavirus, Gov. Umahi stated that each and every one of the residents as well as security officials have a role to play to ensure compliance with the government’s policies against COVID-19.