Parents have been asked by police to ensure their kids are not loitering or selling along the roads and markets.
Police in a statement on Sunday said: “Most of these are school going children and therefore expected to be staying at home protected from covid-19. This is the ultimate purpose for the closure of schools by the Ministry of Education.
“It is however sad to see many of these vulnerable children exposed to negative vices and societal ills with potential to harm their future. In certain instances they are even involved in Road Traffic Accidents along the highways.
“The general public particularly parents are strongly advised to ensure that children stay at home and not left loitering or selling along the roads and markets.
“Parents or guardians who are found negligent will be held accountable for failure to protect children from covid-19 and related dangers.”
