Following the decision two states; Rivers and Kano, to close all entry points to their states in order to stem the spread of coronavirus, the legality of their action has been questioned by many who believe it is an infringement on the rights of the people as laid down by law.
Some senior advocates while reacting to the development described the action as illegal, unconstitutional and difficult to enforce under the provisions of the law, adding that administrative pronouncements of such nature must be backed by relevant laws.
According to them, such ban or restrictions cannot be enforced without applying the provisions of the Quarantine Act and enforcing the regulations, without legal…
Source: Nigerian Tribune
