BREAKING: Buhari Orders Total Lockdown In Kano

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the total lockdown recently announced by the State Government in Kano shall remain enforced for the full duration.

A number of mysterious deaths occurred in the past two weeks in the ancient city.

Buhari, in his Monday night address to the nation, said “With regards to Kano, I have directed the enforcement of a total lockdown for a period of two weeks effective immediately.

He said: “The Federal Government shall deploy all the necessary human, material and technical resources to support the State in controlling and containing the pandemic and preventing the risk of further spread to neighbouring states.

Furthermore, he commended the frontline workers across the country who, on a daily basis, risk everything to ensure the fight against COVID-19 is won.