The Rivers state governor, Nyesome Wike has on Wednesday banned any form of movement in the state. He ordered that all land and sea borders be closed, to stem the spread of coronavirus.
Disclosing this in Port-Harcourt, Wike said, “The state security council has taken the following painful decisions: With effect from 6pm on Thursday, March 26, 2020, the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, will not be open to air traffic,” Wike said.
READ ALSO: Rivers: Why Nigeria can’t afford to become one-party state – Wike
“While we may not have the right to stop flights from entering Port Harcourt, we cannot allow anybody coming from the airport to enter our state. We are confident that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and other federal agencies will cooperate with us. All land and sea borders will be closed.
“Vehicular movements in an out of the state have been banned. In essence, no vehicle will leave Rivers State for any other state and no vehicle will be allowed to enter the state. New measures will be put in place until further notice.
“Let me reiterate that security agencies have been empowered to strictly enforce this directive. There will be no room for sacred cows because the virus is no respecter of persons.”
