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The Taraba state government has lifted the ban on religious gatherings.

In March, Darius Ishaku, governor of the state, had placed a ban on religious gatherings and restricted movements to curb the spread of COVID-19.

But in broadcast in Jalingo, the state capital, on Monday, Haruna Manu, the state deputy governor, said the ban had been lifted.

He said the government has set aside Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays to enable the residents to carry out their religious activities from 8am to 6pm.

Manu said the lockdown in the state would still be observed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, adding that violators would face strict penalties.

The deputy governor noted that the observance of social distancing and other safety protocols must be strictly adhered to.

Taraba has recorded a total number of 17 confirmed cases of the disease.

On Friday, David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi state, had lifted the ban on religious centres in the state.

Despite the increasing COVID-19 case in the country, other states that have resumed religious activities include Borno, Gombe and Adamawa.