Masari Lifts Ban On Friday Prayers, Church Services

The Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari, has relaxed the Coronavirus lockdown in the state to allow Muslims to observe their Friday congregational prayers.

The development was disclosed in a statement released by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Mustapha Inuwa, in Katsina.

Inuwa while speaking on the decision of the Governor noted that he also lifted the ban on Church services every Sunday as well as inter-local government travel across the state.

He called on the people of the state to adhere strictly to health and security measures by wearing their facemasks, physical distancing, washing of hands, and use of sanitisers.

Inuwa said the decision was to enable Muslim and Christian faithful to observe their religious activities.