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| * Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state |
Palpable
tension has enveloped the PH suburbs affected by yesterday’s total lockdown order
of Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state to check the spread of the covid 19
pandemic in the state.
This is
because as you read this, the affected areas seem to have been cordoned off
with regular parade of a combined force of stern looking soldiers, navy, police,
immigration, Civil Defence etc, yelling out orders.
The complete lockdown started today and would last
till further notice according to Governor Wike.
The affected
areas are Elekahia, Rumuomasi, Stadium road and Rumuobiokani.
ECD Reporters say that Rumubiakani, market road
Rumumasi /stadium /Elekahia area residents could be seen peering through window
blinds of their apartments while others watched from in front of their homes as
security vehicles roared through the deserted roads and streets.
Said a resident who proffered anonymity, “It is like
a war zone. Before now, we were partially locked in as we were able to go out
and buy personal needs but now, we are all peeping through the windows. Gov
Wike’s announcement yesterday has made the security personnel to get very angry.
I guess it is for our own good”.
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