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Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger state, has declared a curfew in the state following the coronavirus outbreak in the country.
According to the governor, the curfew will begin at 8am to 8pm till further notice starting from Wednesday.
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Bello made the declaration while addressing journalists at the government in Minna on Monday.
There is also a ban on all public gatherings of more than 20 people. Street hawking and begging in the have also been prohibited.
Nigeria recorded its first death on Monday, and a total of 35 confirmed cases.
More details to follow…