Mr Aliyu Lawal, an Ilorin based legal practitioner, has called on the Kwara Government to arrest and prosecute violators of use of facemask in the state.

Lawal made the appeal in Ilorin on Thursday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

He noted that since the relaxation of lockdown in the state on May 4, some residents were moving around without the use of facemask despite government order of making it compulsory.


The government and healthcare experts had advised and encouraged the public on the use of facemask to prevent spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

According to him, some people are working freely without facemask in the state without being checked.


“Despite the level of compliance to the use of facemask, some section of the public still move around without mask.


“It is time the government did something fast on them. Arrest the violators and make them scape goat. Nobody is above the law.


“Security agents must stood their ground to enforce the use of face mask. Arrest whoever fails to use the mask irrespective of his or her social status.


“I expect the people to coperate with their leaders to end the COVID-19, not to frustrate the authorities. We need to unite to wipe out the deadly pandemic,” he said.


The legal practitioner however advised the public to be disciplined and follow the safety measures put in place by health officials in order to remain safe.


NAN recalls that the state government had on Sunday imposed a curfew from 6 p.m to 6 a.m daily to reduce movement of residents and as well curb the spread of COVID-19.


The government also directed that all residents to use facemask and other precautionary measures, including physical distancing and use of hand sanitisers.