Not ready to comply with the governments directives to stay at home, some protesting youth in Kusada, Katsina State, have burnt down a Police station as well as seven cars, two motorcycles and a generator.
According to the report, the youth were protesting that Police prevented them from observing their prayers on Friday in compliance with the the state government directive on checking the spread of COVID-19.
A dusk- to -dawn curfew has been imposed on the town while arrests have been made by the Police.
Filani News has also reported that due to the rising cases of Coronavirus in Lagos State, the Governor, Sanwo-Olu has directed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the state, starting from Sunday to allow the state to carry out a comprehensive disinfection of the metropolis.
He also said the state would close the domestic airport.
He said, “I am hereby directing a statewide curfew from 8pm to 6am, starting from Sunday until further notice. This is to enable us to carry out comprehensive disinfection of the Lagos Metropolis.
“I am pleased to note that we have taken possession of over 200 disinfecting machines, and starting today, we will be disinfecting all major highways, bus stops, markets, parks, and other public areas.
“With effect from Sunday, we will be closing the domestic airport in Lagos, the General Aviation Terminal and the MM2. All movements in and out of Lagos through the two domestic terminals will, therefore, be suspended from Sunday for two weeks in the first instance. The only exceptions will be flights carrying essential supplies and those on emergency operations.”