Operatives of the Ekiti State Task Force on COVID-19 have shut down a popular hotel in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital Delight Hotel and Suites for operating against government’s regulations to contain the spread of the virus. An elaborate wedding party attended by a large crowd of guests in which physical distancing was not observed landed the hotel in trouble. The unexpected swoop on the hotel by the Task Force brought the wedding to an abrupt end as some of the guests fled on sighting security men on the team. ALSO READ: UN worries as explosives kill 230 NigeriansThe Coordinator of Ekiti State COVID-19 Task Force, Professor Bolaji Aluko, said the operatives acted on a tip-off that the hotel contravened government’s regulations of gathering more than 20 persons. He warned residents of the state especially owners of relaxation centres against violating the COVID-19 regulations noting that government won’t relax in enforcing the regulations to safeguard public health.

Source: Nigerian Tribune August 02, 2020 17:48 UTC