Restriction of Movement in Bayelsa State

Governor Douye Diri has placed a 5-day  curfew in Bayelsa State with effect from Sunday 19th April 2020.

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has approved  the imposition of a dusk to dawn curfew   as part of measures to prevent the Covid-19 pandemic in the state.

 The curfew which takes effect from Sunday

will restrict movements between seven o'clock in the evening to six o'clock in the morning. The five day curfew is part proactive measures initiated to further reinforce the ban on social gatherings particularly night clubs, beer palour, bar and nocturnal worship activities to enhance social distancing. The curfew will be observed across the state and security personnel have been placed on high alert to ensure compliance.

 Signed:

 Freston Akpor, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Information and Orientation and  Bayelsa State Task Force On Covid-19