Second Wave: FRSC To Shut Rivers Parks Over Rising COVID-19 Cases

The Sector Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Rivers State,  Salisu Galadunci has said its commission would not hesitate to shut down all motor parks in Part Harcourt and its environs that continually flout extant guidelines aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

AllNews learned that the State FRSC Sector Commander gave the warning while speaking with newsmen in Port Harcourt, the State capital on Tuesday.

Galadunci said the corps has observed with dismay that many passengers have refused wearing facemask before leaving their homes to travel, saying it would work with relevant agencies to ensure such attitude was stopped. He urged the motor park operators to take the warning seriously.

According to the State FRSC Sector Commander, he said the move was to prevent the spread of the disease in the state, especially in view of the second wave of the pandemic; noting that the corps has the backing of the federal government to enforce sanctions.

Galadunci said “We have repeatedly advised the need for park operators and passengers to comply with the COVID-19 rules because of what we have observed in the State. If any motor park fails to or refuses to comply with the COVID-19 rules, we have been giving the go-ahead to shut it down."

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He added, “We will call the police, we will call everybody and we will shut it down until they are ready to comply with the rules.”

He further stated that COVID-19 is in existence and scientifically proven, saying those who do not believe its existence should not risk the lives of others in their ignorance.

Advising the citizen of the state, he said “We will not allow people to suffer and to die as a result of that. The issue of whether you believe it or not does not even arise here. This is something that is scientifically proven and we are seeing what is happening in Europe and other parts of the world.

“Nobody should deceive himself that we have hot weather or whatever it is, no. Wash your hands frequently, wear a facemask, and other simple guidelines to protect yourself and others.”