Covid 19: One hundred and twenty one Arrested in Akwa Ibom For violation.
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By Grace Udoh
The Akwa Ibom State Police command on Friday apprehended one hundred and twenty one (121) people for failing to wear facemask as directed by the state Government.
It will recalled that the governor of Akwa Ibom state , Mr. Udom Emmanuel, gave a directive that anyone found not wearing facemask in the state should be arrested.
Acording to the state police command ,the suspects will be arraigned in a special court around the three senatorial district of the state to serve as an example to others.
In the bid to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the state, the police command has urge the good people of Akwa Ibom state to always put on theit facemask in public places as the police will not relent in arresting violators.
The state have so far recorded a total number of 104 infected persons, 48 active cases, 2 death and 54 discharge.