The Lagos State Police Command is set to commence the ban of the state government on social gatherings, clubs, parties, ceremonies and religious gatherings of more than 50 persons.
The Lagos State commissioner of police, Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered the immediate release of suspects arrested for minor offences as part of measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
This was stated in a statement issued by command spokesperson, Bala Elkana, on Saturday.
According to the statement, Mr Odumosu has also deployed policemen to enforce the ban on social and religious gatherings of more than 50 persons as directed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Mr Sanwo-Olu on Friday ordered the police and other security agencies to arrest people gathering in large numbers.
According to the state Police Spokesperson, DSP Bala Elkana, defaulters will face the wrath of the law.
He said:
“Lagos State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that the command in compliance with the guidelines and directives issued by both the federal government and Lagos State government on prevention of the spread of COVID- 19 which the World Health Organisation has declared as a pandemic, has embarked on massive enforcement of the ban order.
“To that effect, the command has deployed adequate resources across the state to ensure that the orders are fully obeyed.
“The order imposed bans on social gatherings such as wedding ceremonies, naming ceremonies, burial ceremonies, parties, clubs and religion gatherings of people more than 50.
“Commercial vehicles carrying passengers above capacity (overloading) are also part of this order. Members of the public are encouraged to avoid overcrowding themselves at bus stops, market places, business places and scene of incidents.
“The Commissioner of Police Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, called on the good people of Lagos State to obey the safety regulations put in place for the benefit of everyone. We must be alive and healthy before socio-economic activities will be effective.
“The command has rolled out its medical team to market places for awareness creation and police detention facilities to safeguard the safety of suspects.
“The commissioner of police has ordered the immediate release of suspects arrested for minor offences as part of preventive measures. Together we can prevent the spread of Covid 19.
“For information or complaints regarding covid 19 called the following toll free number 080097000010 or text Coronavirus to 24453.“
