The Central Regional Police Command and Oguaa Traditional Council have gifted over a thousand residents in Cape Coast Metropolis nose masks to help them comply with the mandatory wearing of nose masks without any excuse.

The program which took place in all the market places, beaches, streets among other work prone areas in Cape Coast was attended by the Paramount Chief of Oguaa Traditional Council, Osaberima Kwesi Atta ll, Central Regional Police Commander DCOP Habiba Twumasi, the Central Regional Police P.R.O, DSP Irene Serwaah Oppong and her deputy, Sgt. Evans Ettie among other Police personnels as well as dignitaries from the traditional Council.

The event was organized purposely to make sure all residents in Cape Coast adhere to the mandatory wearing of the nose masks protocol which is one of a key protocol to prevent the coronavirus from escalating in the Central Region.

People arrested for flouting on the coronavirus protocols complained about how they couldn't afford to buy the nose and face masks to protect themselves hence the gesture by the Traditional Council and the Police Command.

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The Paramount Chief of Oguaa Traditional Council, Osaberima Kwesi Atta ll advised the residents to always wear the masks and abide by the protocols initiated by the government to be safe in such a threatening environment.

In an interview with Central Regional Soireenews Correspondent Abusuapanyin Kojo Ahinful, Osaberima Kwesi Atta ll cautioned that none of his people should doubt about the existence of the virus because many leaders and top officials, as well as individuals, have lost their lives through the pandemic.

Talking about the Compliance of the mandatory wearing of nose masks, the Central Regional Police Commander, DCOP Habiba Twumasi cautioned every individual to adhere to all the Covid-19 protocols especially the wearing of nose masks since the Central Regional Police Command won't spare anybody without the mask despite all their excuses.

She then advised shop owners, drivers, market men and women to make sure they abide by the protocols and educate their clients, customers and passengers on the dangers of the virus, an action she believes will help sustain lives in the region.

"It's mandatory to wear face masks and failure to comply with awards a penalty, she told.

Abusuapanyin Kojo Ahinful, Central Regional Correspondent