Ondo state governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu has attributed the porousity at the border as one of the major factors that enhance the spread of coronavirus in the country
The governor also accused the security operatives of compromise
“Our security agents, who ought to enforce Government’s restriction order, are themselves accomplices who abuse the trust placed in them at this critical time”
Akeredolu while addressing the state on the surge in the number of COVID-19 cases in Ondo State on Monday said “Members of the public, upon witnessing this massive compromise by law enforcement agents and other Government officials, are thereby encouraged to defy the safety regulations and persist in error.
“In any and all of these scenarios, we are the losers. The level of threat and risk to our lives and those of our loved ones are heightened. We must do something to prevent these unfortunate and absolutely avoidable experiences.”
He however call on the Inspector General of Police, the Service chiefs of the Nigerian Armed Forces as well as the authorities of other security agencies, to streamline and monitor the movement and operations of their men at this time, to prevent needless, avoidable and unfortunate occurrences like this in the future.
While urging resident of Ondo State to improve on compliance with the precautionary regulations against Covid-19 as pronounced by Government, Akeredolu said “The mass production and free distribution of facemask by Government has commenced and is gaining traction satisfactorily. I am confident that in a matter of days, all the critical sectors of our society will have been covered.”
