By Aiyeku Timothy
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has insisted that curfew would be enforced on Thursday night, ordering churches and night clubs to be closed.
This was contained in a statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Thursday.
Odumosu, instructed all officers to enforce all protocols as highlighted by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19.
He stressed the 12am to 4am curfew and urged his officers to ensure the total closure of night clubs, bars, lounges, event centers, amongst others.
“The Commissioner of Police reiterated that they must enforce the use of face mask regularly at public places (markets/malls), social distancing, total closure of night clubs, bars, lounges, event centres, no social party, street carnivals, use of infra-red thermometers to check body temperature, hand sanitisers and enforcement of the imposed curfew between 12 midnight and 4am.
“All Area Commanders and DPOs must ensure such due enforcement in their various offices across the command; noting that COVID-19 is real and we must do everything possible within our reach to halt its spread,” the statement partly read.
Christians across the country usually mark the December 31st night as crossover services to usher them into the new year but will be forced to adjust their plans as a result of the latest development.
