The Lagos State Fire Service has said it had begun a legal action against one Waheed Balogun for assaulting an officer of the agency who was on duty in the Ikotun area of Lagos State.
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The Lagos State Government has warned that violators of the 12am to 4 am curfew imposed by the federal government, especially those who exceed the time limit for the crossover services, will be fined N500,000 when caught.
The curfew was imposed by the authorities as part of measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus amid the second wave of the pandemic.
The government emphasized that all churches in the state must respect the curfew in place and avoid physical crossover services and large gatherings on December 31, 2020.
Speaking with The Punch, the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, said, “If you disregard any of these rules, you can be fined. You will be taken to court and the magistrate will decide on the sanction. The fine can be between N20,000 and N500,000. It depends on the magistrate’s discretion.
Crossover Service: Lagos Vows To Fine Defaulters N500,000
Lagosians who violate the 12 am to 4am curfew imposed by the Federal Government and other protocols would be fined up to N500,000 when caught, the government said.
by SaharaReporters, New York
Dec 30, 2020
On Wednesday, the Lagos State Government warned residents of the state to comply with all restriction measures imposed by the authorities to curb the spread of the coronavirus amid the second wave of the pandemic.
Lagosians who violate the 12 am to 4am curfew imposed by the Federal Government and other protocols would be fined up to N500,000 when caught, the government said.