An Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yusuf Sambo Rigachukun, has been convicted alongside his son by the Kaduna mobile court for violating the stay at home order and not wearing face masks.
A statement issued on Monday by the Commissioner of Justice and Attorney General of the State, Aisha Dikko, revealed that the Islamic cleric and his son were arrested at Kaduna State University (KASU) junction.
The Commissioner explained that the cleric and his son were both charged for not wearing facemasks and were fined N5,000 each.
The cleric was also asked by the court to perform community service by sensitising the public on how to stop the spread of corona virus
The Commissioner, therefore, warned Kaduna residents to desist from violating the lockdown order in the state.
Source: Channels News
