Katsina State Government has banned all forms of large religious, social and other forms of night gatherings in the state.
The state Commissioner for Information and Culture, Malam Bala Salisu-Zango, made the announcement in a statement in Katsina.
He said that the ban includes large religious and social public gatherings except for obligatory prayers.
The commissioner explained that when it becomes necessary to hold the gathering, permission must be sought from the Police Divisional Officer within the local government area where the gathering will occur.
Salisu-Zango, added that the decision is in the best public interest and safety, and urged the public to strictly comply with the directives, as violators would face the full wrath of the law.