As part of effort in curbing the spread of COVID-19, the Joint Security in Margibi County has apprehended 21 persons for their alleged refusal to adhere to the COVID-19 regulations.
The Margibi Assistant Commissioner of Police, Sylvester Hina on a local talk show “Day Break Margibi” on Radio Margibi said the arrest was done during a vigorous enforcement exercise on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.
Additionally, Commissioner Hina said the arrest is part of the enforcement of government’s mandate of compulsory wearing of nose masks, social distancing and hand washing.
According to him, the 21 persons were arrested in the main streets of Kakata for not wearing nose masks.
He disclosed that the 21 violators have been processed and sent to Court for persecution.
Commissioner Hina warned the public to follow the measures or risk being arrested, processed and sent to Court.
He at the same time revealed that the Joint Security will today begin touring the various communities in insuring that citizens adhere to the measures.
The Assistant Commissioner of Police averred that the Joint Security will soon erect checkpoints at strategic areas aimed at insureing that drivers and motorcycle riders follow the measures.
He however stated that the Joint Security has earlier met with Representatives of the different sectors including Motorcycle Unions and Business Centers amongst others informing them about its enforcement plan.
In a related development, Commissioner Hina has decried the lack of mobility to enable the team effectively carry out the enforcement process.
He said the only vehicle that was being used by the Liberia National Police is down thus hampering its operation.
He called on well-meaning Liberians to come to the aid of the Joint Security.
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