Katsina State Government has banned all forms of large religious, social, and other forms of night gatherings in the state.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the ban was announced by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Malam Bala Salisu-Zango, in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Katsina.
He said, “This ban includes large religious and social public gatherings with the exception of obligatory prayers.”
The commissioner, however, noted that in the case of such gatherings during the hours of the day, permission must be obtained.
“When it becomes necessary to hold the gathering, permission must be sought from the Police Divisional Officer within the local government area where the gathering will take place.
“This announcement is in the best public interest and safety,” he said.
Salisu-Zango stated that the ban took immediate effect.
He then urged the public to strictly comply with the directives, as violators would face the full wrath of the law.
