Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Tuesday monitored the
compliance level of the lockdown declared by the State Government in
parts of Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas.
Governor Wike effected the arrest of five defaulters who violated the
State Government’s directive, when they were not on essential duties.
Governor Wike in a state-wide broadcast declared a 24 hour 24 lockdown
on Elekahia, including the entire stretch of Rumukalagbor-Elekahia link
road; Rumuomasi, including Stadium road; and Rumuobiokani.
The Governor drove through Elekahia and Rumuomasi where he observed full
compliance of the lockdown with security personnel manning strategic
points on the roads.
At Rumuobiokani, Governor Wike arrested two women on leisure drive and
handed them over to the security personnel. At Rumuomasi roundabout,
Governor Wike arrested a man on a motorcycle who violated the state
government’s directive.
At Elekahia, the Governor allowed a woman on essential duties to
continue with her movement after she presented her identity card.
Governor Wike urged Rivers people to cooperate with the State Government
to ensure that coronavirus is kept at bay. He said the stringent
measures are for the good of the people.
He said: “We urge all residents to simply comply with the established
directives and protocols on the lockdown and social distancing and save
our State from the COVID-19 scourge.”