The Federal Government on Monday said it will apply the full force of the law which includes fines and imprisonment to inbound passengers disobeying COVID-19 protocols.
The government threatened to apprehend, quarantine and ensure such passengers bear the cost of testing for the COVID-19.
The National Incident Manager of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on (COVID-19), Dr Mukhtar Mohammed, said this on Monday in Abuja at the PTF COVID-19 national briefing.
Explaining the reason why such action would be taken, Mohammed he said it is to ensure that people travel safely and when they return to the country, they do not constitute nuisance to their loved ones and the community.
“PTF is aware of the report of syndicates at some international airports outside Nigeria which specialise in providing fake results to innocent Nigerians who are travelling back home.
“While investigating the matter, I will like to reiterate that it is the responsibility of passengers returning to Nigeria to ensure that they are tested before they start returning.
“You cannot be given a negative result when your samples have not been taken, please understand this and comply,” NAN quoted him as saying.