COVID-19: Police At least 175 suspects have been arrested by the police in Lagos for alleged violation of the social distancing and curfew directives...
At least 175 suspects have been arrested by the police in Lagos for alleged violation of the social distancing and curfew directives of government, the command said on Monday.
Parading some of the suspects at the command headquarters, Police Commissioner Hakeem Odumosu said 95 were traders apprehended at Ilepo Market around 10am on Sunday for operating in violation of the lockdown relaxation guidelines. “We sent reinforcement to the area. 70 males and 25 female suspects were arrested. Similarly, an Islamic cleric, Rasheed Jimoh, 40, a prophet Moses Peter, 61, and 28 worshippers were arrested for holding prayers. Jimoh and 13 others were arrested by operatives of Rapid Response Squad in a mosque at Olushi, Lagos Island while holding congregational prayers in violation of the order issued by government.
He said the division received a tip off around 11:30pm that a group of young men and women were hosting a birthday party White Courtville Hotel, Egbeda along Akowonjo Road, Animashaun Bus Stop.
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