Compliance With Barrier Measures : Mfoundi Tightens Control

The Forces of Law and Order have occupied major junctions in Yaounde to ensure strict respect of barrier measures against Covid-19.

Inhabitants of Yaounde particularly those at the third and fourth sub-divisions, witnessed a major operation by the Forces of Law and Order in ensuring that they adhere to the various measures taken by the government to curbing the Covid-19 pandemic. Around the Mvog-Mbi Junction just like at the Vogt Junction in Yaounde, some individuals who were not wearing a face mask were shocked to be taken hostage by the Forces of Law and Order. Taxi drivers and motor bike riders who were not respecting the rule of physical distance were called to order and extra passengers forced to drop.
Yesterday, May 14 an uneasy atmosphere reigned at the Mvog-Mbi Junction. At about 10:00 a.m. police officers from the 3rd District Public Security Police Station at the Nkolndongo neighbourhood in Yaounde were seen ensuring that each individual passing around the junction had his/her face mask properly put on. Those who were not wearing a face mask were taken aback, when told to climb into the police car to be transported to the Police Station. Police Officer, Patience Georges Amvembe, told Cameroon Tribune that they began control as early as 6:30 a.m. in respect of the decision signed by the Senior Divisional Officer (SDO) for Mfoundi, Jean Claude Tsila, on May 12, 2020 aimed at making sure that the population respects government’s measures to curb Covid-19 through the systematic wearing of masks in public places, the respect of social distancing in drinking establishments and public transport vehicles, taxis and motorcycles amongst others. 
Police Officer Amvembe said they caught some 100 persons, (mostly passengers from taxis and private vehicles) who were not wearing a face mask. These individuals according to him were immediately released when they made available a fa...

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