The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has ordered the closure of Wuse Market, UTC shopping Centre and the Morgue Plaza for violating COVID-19 guidelines.
The Head of Publicity and Enlightenment of the FCT Ministerial Task Team on COVID-19, Ikharo Attah, made the disclosure while addressing journalists at the Eagles Square, shortly after the presiding Magistrate of the mobile court, Idayat Akanni, gave the order.
According to Mr Attah, the decision was in line with the enforcement of the executive order of President Muhammad Buhari.
He said: ”The judge in her wisdom after seeing why transpired here at the Eagle Square, gave a strong ruling that three key areas of default, that is the Wuse, UTC market and Morgue Shopping Plaza be shut down until they comply.
”That means that from midnight today, these properties and markets have to remain closed based on the verdict of her Lordship.
”That the contravention she saw was very massive and that these properties should remain seal until compliance is actually made.
“In all the properties sealed there were no thermometers to check temperatures, no water for customers to wash their hands and no sanitiser.
“The task force has carried out massive advocacy across the city prior to the commencement of the enforcement of executive order in the city.”