Kaduna State Government has extended the COVID-19 lockdown by thirty days.

Governor NASIR EL-RUFAI disclosed this via a Twitter handle.

He however said people that venture out of their homes for whatever reason must wear facemasks and observe social distancing everywhere they go.

According to him, the state Government is making efforts to provide facemasks for poor and vulnerable residents.

Governor NASIR EL-RUFAI added that Mobile courts have been empowered by the Quarantine Orders to try violators and impose the prescribed penalties, including fines and imprisonment upon conviction.