Bayelsa state imposes curfew to control increase of new variant

The Bayelsa government has announced the imposition of curfew from 8 pm to 6 am, daily, to prevent the spread of the new variant of COVID-19 in the state.

Chief Ayibaina Duba, Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, announced the development in a statement on Monday that the curfew takes effect from Sunday 16th May 2021.

“Movements within and out of the state through the major entry points including Bayelsa/Delta States’ boundary at Adagbabiri GloryLand Drive at Igbogene, and Bayelsa/Rivers States’ boundary at Mbiama are prohibited during the hours of the curfew,” Duba explained.

He also said relevant security agencies have been mobilized to enforce the curfew.

According to the state government, this is part of the proactive measures to prevent the spread of new variants of COVID-19.

Commuters and members of the general public have been advised to take note of the development.

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