The police in Lagos State has explained how it embarked on the enforcement of the directives on market closure n the state in order to stop the spread of coronavirus.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Hakeem Odumosu, led the team of operatives that went round to monitor compliance.
The details of how the enforcement was carried out are contained in a statement issued by the spokesman of the Lagos State Police Command, DSP Bala Elkana.
The statement reads:
The Commissioner of Police Lagos State Police Command, CP Hakeem Odumosu psc has on Thursday 26th March, 2020 gone round major markets and businesses in Lagos State to monitor compliance with the directives issued by Lagos State Government on Tuesday 24th March, 2020, for closure of all markets and stores, except markets that are selling food items, water, medicine, pharmacies, medical equipment and other related essential life saving products, with effect from Thursday 26th March, 2020.
- CP visited Eateries, Financial Institutions, Telecommunications outlets, markets dealing in essential commodities and markets dealing in non essential commodities within the mainland and Island. Markets dealing in food stuffs, medicines, medical equipment and other life saving products were seen carrying out their businesses unhindered. All other markets were completely closed by the operators in obedience to the State Government directives. Some businesses placed notice on their entrances informing their esteemed customers of the closure.
- Customers of various financial institutions, telecommunication companies and businesses not affected by the closure order were seen observing the guidelines regarding social distancing and spacing, thereby avoiding body contacts. Customers in Eateries visited were seen using take away services and not having more that 25 persons at a time.
- CP had a stop over at various bus stops where he noticed passengers sitting side by side in buses without recourse to social distancing guidelines. He advised motorists to put two passengers per row instead of the usual four, in order to avoid body contacts.
- The Commissioner of Police use the medium to appreciate the good people of Lagos State for their patriotism in obeying the safety regulations put in place by Government. Together we will stop the spread of COVID-19.
- For information or complaints regarding non compliance call the following numbers 09010512285, 09010512286, 09010512287 and 09010512288.
