The Niger state government has declared a total lockdown in the state for two weeks starting from Monday, April 13.
The Governor Abubakar of the state Bello made the declaration while briefing journalists after an extensive, emergency executive meeting at the government house Minna on Saturday.
He said "the decision became necessary after the confirmation of one positive case of COVID-19.
"The patient is a returnee from Lagos state and resides at Limawa community in Minna.
"Community will also be in isolation for the two weeks period with health workers engaged to sensitize members of the community within the period.
"All religious gatherings in churches and mosques have been suspended till further notice, the Governor said."
The Governor, who said palliatives would be provided to the poorest in the society, warned politicians not to hijack the items by the time they are released.
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