By Oluwatosin Maliki
The Katsina State Government has issued a ban on all forms of large night gatherings in the State, which includes; religious, social and other gatherings.
This recent development was announced by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Malam Bala Salisu-Zango, through a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Katsina.
He said that “this ban includes large religious and social public gatherings except for obligatory prayers.”
However, the commissioner further explained that in a situation were such gatherings are slated to hold during late hours of the day, a permission must be obtained from the authorities.
He stated, “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 occur”.
“This announcement is in the best public interest and safety,” he added.
Also, the commissioner emphasized that the ban takes immediate effect.
Hence, Salisu-Zango, urged the public to strictly comply and adhere to all its directives, as offenders would be prosecuted.