Lagos CP Gives Final Verdict On Cross Overnight, Speaks On Closure Of Churches, Night Clubs

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has given his final judgement on the December 31st, 2020 cross overnight, insisting on closure of all worship centres and clubs.

Brandnewsday reports that CP Odumosu has directed all officers to enforce all protocols as highlighted by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19.

The CP ordered his officers to enforce the 12 am to 4 am curfew and also ensure the total closure of night clubs, bars, lounges, event centres, amongst others.

Cross Overnight

This online medium understands that this report was contained in a statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, today, on Thursday.

This was as a result of churches have adjusted their plans for crossover services on the night of December 31, 2020.

Lagos State Commissioner of Police

“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 sanitiser and enforcement of the imposed curfew between 12 midnight and 4 am.

“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.