...Deploys men to enforce ban on gathering above 50
Joy Anyim
As part of measures to prevent the spread of Corona Virus in Lagos, the Lagos Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered the release of suspects who committed minor offences in police detentions across the state.
This directive which was contained in a press statement issued on Saturday by the Command’s Spokesperson, Elkana Bala, also stated that the command had deployed operatives across the state to enforce the Federal and State Governments ban on gathering above 50 persons, to prevent the spread of Corona Virus.
According to the statement, gatherings such as weddings, clubs, naming and burial ceremonies, religious gathering, bus overload, crowds at bus stops, are included in the ban.
“ 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 Corona virus popularly known as 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.
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“ Members of the public are encouraged to avoid overcrowding themselves at bus stops, market places, business places and scene of incidents. The command calls 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 Commissioner of Police has also ordered the immediate release of suspects arrested for minor offences as part of preventive measures. Together we can prevent the spread of Covid 19, ” the statement reads.
The statement further revealed that 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 command also said: “ For information or complaints regarding Covid 19 call the following toll free number 080097000010 or text Coronavirus to 24453. ”
