Worried by the continuous violation of the closure of all boundary routes into Plateau State which has been identified as a major source of importing COVID-19 into the State, Governor Simon Bako Lalong on Monday 11th May 2020 visited some boundary entry points to assess the situation.
Governor Lalong was at the Forest-Hawan Kibo boundary point in Ryom Local Government area which is one of the major entrance routes to the State from FCT, Nasarawa, Kaduna and other parts of the country. The Governor addressed the security personnel at the boundary where he expressed displeasure over the fact that the orders issued by the State and Federal Governments are not being carried out effectively as people still enter the State despite the closure order.
He said “We have given the order that no vehicles should come into the State while trucks should not pass this boundary once it is 6pm, even if it is exempted from the movement restriction. I see from the CCTV how these trucks pass and this must stop. I am warning the officers and men here to be more diligent, or face the consequences. You have made sacrifices to assist Government contain COVID-19, please don’t allow few among you to spoil your good work and integrity”.
Chairman of Ryom Local Government Mafeng Gwolson told the Governor that the border has been reinforced while illegal routes are also being addressed adequately through community engagement. Along the way, the Governor intercepted some motorists for violating the movement order and non-use of face masks. He counseled them and then directed security agencies to ensure they are made to comply with Government directives.
