By Mike Odiegwu, Port Harcourt
Rivers State government has threatened to take ownership of nightclubs and cinemas flouting its order to stop operation as part of measures to contain the Coronavirus pandemic.
Governor Nyesom Wike said the state was working to save lives through its tough measures.
Wike spoke on Wednesday when he inaugurated a task force to enforce the ban on public and religious gatherings at the Government House in Port Harcourt. The governor chairs the committee.
The governor directed security agencies to begin enforcement of the decisions taken by the government to keep the state safe.
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He said: “This is to ensure there is compliance to all decisions taken by the government. I urge the security agencies to be firm in the implementation of our decision to close our borders.
“Any cinema or nightclub that opens will be acquired by the government. We have banned people from coming to the Government House, except on invite.”
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