Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has directed all officers to enforce all protocols as highlighted by Presidential Task Force on COVID-19.
Odumosu instructed his officers and men to enforce the 12am to 4am curfew and also ensure the total closure of night clubs, bars, lounges, event centres, amongst others, as instructed by the state.
This was contained in a statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Thursday.
The directive comes as churches adjust their plans for crossover services on the night of December 31, 2020.
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Adejobi said the police boss gave the order while addressing Area Commanders and DPOs at the POWA Hall, Oduduwa, Ikeja.
He stressed;
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 thermometer to check body temperature, sanitisers and enforcement of the imposed curfew between 12 midnight and 4am.
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.
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He further ordered that all Area Commanders and DPOs must ensure such due enforcement in their various offices across the command; noting that COVID-19 is real and everything must be done to halt its spread.
In addition, Odumosu warned police officers in the state against;
Incivility, drunkenness, excessive or misuse of power, accidental discharge, extortion and other inappropriate behaviours” in the New Year. Anyone found wanting will be heavily sanctioned within the ambit of the law.
