Nyesom Wike, the Rivers State Governor has imposed a total lockdown of the entire Bonny Local Government Area and the entire Onne Community in Eleme Local Government Areas. The Lockdown will take effect from June 21 till further notice to check the spread of coronavirus in the state.
All residents of Bonny and Onne community, except those on essential services are to observe this lockdown , Governor Wike said in a broadcast on Saturday evening.
The Governor said: “Pursuant to the fundamental objective of stopping the spread of coronavirus, we have reviewed the situation in Bonny Island and Onne Communities and come to the conclusion that a total lockdown is necessary at this time to shut down the continuing spread of the virus in these communities.
“By this measure, all shops, offices and business places must remain closed.
“All gatherings, including religious, burial and wedding activities are prohibited. All entry and exit into the two communities, except those on essential services and duly permitted, are also banned.
“Security agencies have been directed to enforce the lockdown by arresting and prosecuting anyone who dares to disobey these directives”.
Governor Wike unhappily noted that with 866 positive cases out of 2572 tested samples, the State was next in line to become the next epicenter of the virus in the South-south region of the country.
Unfortunately this is the result of the uncaring attitude of those who blatantly violated the rights of people to good health and public safety, by refusing to comply with established guidelines.
He therefore appealed to all residents and visitors of the State to seriously limit the spread of coronavirus by complying with the guidelines and by staying at home as much as they can.
