By ANENE AIKE. SOKOTO.
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has called on inhabitants of border communities to be vigilant and support all the efforts put in place by government to check the spread of the dreaded coronavirus pandemic.
Speaking after an inspection of boundary settlements by Journalists, the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ) Sokoto state Council, Isah Shuni called on inhabitants to support government's restriction of movement order and other precautionary measures instituted by government.
The NUJ Chairman appealed to residents of boundary settlements, villages and communities to report illegal routes used by travellers coming in or moving out of the state to relevant authorities.
He noted that the state government had its borders and inter-state routes closed, as part of precautionary measures against the spread of CONVID-19.
The chairman said he led a team of journalists to monitor compliance to the directive as part of contributions to sensitise the people.
Shuni decried indiscriminate crossing of persons along the borders with the help of inhabitants of border settlements in the state.
He alleged that the locals connived and transported persons on commercial motorcycles into the state through porous borders.
Shuni commended the traditional ruler and the people of Goshe community in Tambuwal Local Government Area for helping security operatives to identify and blocked such illegal routes in their areas.
While calling on community and religious leaders to sensitise their people and intensify prayers to get rid of the pandemic, Shuni also commended the security operatives for a job well done to ensure only essential items were allowed into the state.
The chairman further hailed the state Ministry of Health for the deployment of health workers to the boundary areas conducting screening of drivers transporting food items and other essential commodities.
Shuni further enjoined political leaders, wealthy individuals and corporate bodies to assist the needy in this trying time, and urged the state government to provide safety kits and palliatives to journalists to enhance their operations during emergencies.
He explained that the exercise was part of their statutory contribution towards a covid-19 free Sokoto state.
Meanwhile, health personnel team said it has screened over 2, 000 persons daily at Bimasa village in Tureta Local Government Area of the state.
Some of the boundary check points visited include Sayinna; Malisa, Jabo, Kuchi, Alasan, Malisa, Bimas.
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