LAGOS SHUTS 14 SOCIAL FACILITIES FOR VIOLATING COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
Lagos State Government has sealed over 14 social facilities for non-compliance with COVID-19 Health Protection Regulations imposed by the Federal and State Governments.
The enforcement exercise was carried out on 13th February 2021, by the joint efforts of the Lagos Safety Commission, Police Command and Lagos State Taskforce.
Event centres such as FM event centre, Triple C event centre, Molobi event centre, among others, were sealed for non-compliance with the Event Safety Clearance that was issued to them by the Safety Commission.
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The joint task force also sealed a number of clubs, lounges and bars in the state for violating the curfew as directed by the state government.
The facilities include: DNA NightClub, Pluto Club, Sailors Lounge, Club G12, Tiger Bar, Bayrock, Jadasport, Club Ibiza, Dynasty Sports Bar and Lounge, and 10/10 Bar.
Lanre Mojola, Director-General of the Safety Commission, had urged the general public to comply with all health safety measures as they go about the valentine celebration.
“Our collective safety depends on individual responsibility,” he stated.
Recall that, Mojola, had said the government had set machinery in motion to effectively enforce COVID-19 safety protocols’ compliance, particularly, during the Valentine’s Day celebration.
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Mojola, particularly warned operators of pubs, such as restaurants, event centres, among others to adhere strictly to rules of engagement as already set to curb the spread of the virus in the state.
Also, Hakeem Odumosu, Lagos State Commissioner for Police, reiterated that the police will continue to ensure that the regulations are complied with.
He also threatened that violators and perpetrators would be arrested and charged to court.
Odumosu, therefore urged residents to protect themselves and others by following the laid down regulations by both the state and federal governments.
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