The Lagos State Police Command has warned residents to ensure proper use of face masks or face arrest.
The command said it has noticed that most residents have either jettisoned the directive or now place the masks beneath their chins as decoration.on Tuesday, urged Lagosians to own the battle against further spread of COVID-19 in the state.According to Odumosu, the police and other law enforcement agencies have the mandate of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to arrest and prosecute violators of COVID-19 prevention protocols, adding that there will be no sacred cows in safeguarding public safety.
“The face mask must be properly worn to cover the mouth and nose. That is how it will serve its purpose. Our people must know that the policy is for their safety and that of society. Checks across Amuwo Odofin, Isolo, Egbe Idimu and Oshodi areas of the state showed that most residents were nonchalant about the use of face mask and social distancing.
People were seen having discussions in clusters and at bus stops without wearing face masks and in complete disregard for the social distancing directive.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Failed Lagos-Badagry Expressway: Stakeholders, residents lament, accuse Lagos govtConcerned citizens and stakeholders have described the state of roads in Lagos in recent times as 'a shame and death traps'. - News
Read more »
COVID-19: 31 More Patients Recover In Lagos StateCOVID-19: 31 More Patients Recover In Lagos State COVID19Nigeria
Read more »
Police recover woman’s corpse in Lagos community|p style=
Read more »
Police Dismiss Four Officers For Murder Of Mechanic In Rivers State | Sahara Reporters.PoliceNG Dismiss Four Officers For Murder Of Mechanic In Rivers State | Sahara Reporters The death of Ikwunado had last year sparked outrage on social media, which brought about the launch of JusticeForChima and Ikokwu4 on Twitter. READ MORE:
Read more »
Arik, Aero, Dana, others begin Lagos-Abuja flights WednesdayTheir resumption follows their compliance with the safety, health and other guidelines rolled out by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) as preemptive measures against the spread of COVID-19.
Read more »