Anambra State government has set up COVID-19 Law Monitoring and Enforcement Task Force charged with the responsibility of operationalizing enforcement of the newly signed Anambra State Covid-19 law.
The government also established Mobile courts to try offenders with locations in Onitsha, Idemili North, Awka South and Nnewi.
Rising from a meeting of the Committee, Secretary to the State government, Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu said Governor Willie Obiano had expressed shock on the disobedience of the people of the state to safety protocols including wearing of protective face masks, washing of hands with soap, maintaining social distancing and avoiding crowded places.
He listed members of the Committee to comprise representatives of the state government including the Secretary to the State government, The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Special Adviser to the Governor on Creative Security/MD, Anambra State Fire Service, Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, Commissioner for Transport, representatives of security agencies including Correctional services, the police, Civil Defence, OCHA Brigade, and ATMA.
He said, “The Covid-19 law enforcement task force has already begun its work. Mobile courts to try offenders have been set up in these locations; Onitsha (2 units), Idemili North, Awka South (2 units) and Nnewi. Offenders on conviction will have the option of paying N10,000 fine or they will be committed to community serve or both”.
The SSG also warned those who walk around the streets of the state without wearing protective face masks to get ready for the consequences.
“No offender will be spared. People should do the right thing and wear protective face masks”, he stressed.
