Bars are among services that are still closed as part of the government measures to prevent further spread of COVID-19.<\/p>\n
The violators were arrested at about 2pm in a bar belonging to one Christophe Gashirabake, 44, located in Kabadaha trade center.<\/p>\n
The bar also had no hand-washing facilities for clients.<\/p>\n
They were found congested in a small room drinking and had come from three different sectors of Mushishiro, Rugendabari and Muhanga, according to the Southern Region Police Spokesperson, Superintendent (SP) Theobald Kanamugire.<\/p>\n
“The violators include those who had come to Kabadaha market; they were reported by residents,” said SP Kanamugire.<\/p>\n
He thanked the residents for their responsiveness against people, who flout the COVID-19 prevention measures.<\/p>\n
“Bars are still closed and anyone operating it or going there to drink is violating the directives and will be arrested,” the spokesperson warned.<\/p>\n
He commended the high level of compliance and role of the general public in reporting violators.<\/p>\n
The violators were taken to Mushishiro Police station where they were educated on the government measures to prevent Covid-19 and handed administrative fines by local authorities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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