Police officers on enforcement of restriction of movements order yesterday arrested two hundred and two (202) suspects for violating the stay at home directives of government in Lagos.
According to a statement in Lagos on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Police command, DSP Bala Elkana, the suspects were arrested playing football on major streets and having group exercise in large number, which negates the principles of social distancing.
The statement observed that the suspects were arraigned in Lagos State Special Offences (Mobile) Court on one count charge of violating the social distancing directives of Lagos State Government contrary to Regulation 8(1)( a) &(b) and 17(1)(i) of Lagos State Infectious Disease (Emergency prevention) Regulation 2020.
It added that it was an offence punishable under Section 58 Public Health Law Cap P16 Laws of Lagos State, 2015.
According to the statement, among the suspects charged, one hundred and eighty nine pleaded guilty to the charge while 13 pleaded not guilty.
“At the end of the trial, the suspects were found guilty as charged and ordered to pay ten thousand naira each as fines. They are also sentenced to two hours community service, which was supervised by officials of social welfare.
“The suspects were arrested along Iju, Sabo, Ikeja, Itire, Ikotun, Ogudu, Akinpelu, Maroko, Alapere, Anthony, Orile, Owode Onirin and Ilemba Hausa areas. The suspects are within ages 15 and 42”, the statement said.
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