Maskless Lagosians Face 6 Month Jail – Sanwo-Olu

Lagosians who violate the social distancing protocol ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari face the threat of severe sanctions, it emerged at the weekend. Specifically, maskless Lagosians face 6 month jail sentences, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu warned on Sunday.

He spoke as he gave the state government’s determination to enforce the presidential regulation issued by President Muhammadu Buhari on social distancing.

The Lagos State Government’s charge was upon what it decried as the rising cases of the pandemic in the state.

Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement said:

“The State Government has observed with dismay the widespread flagrant disregard and non-adherence to guidelines and protocols aimed at stemming and curbing the tide of infection. We particularly note that some event centers have been operating their premises outside the acceptable parameters for operation/usage and continue to be recalcitrant in this regard.

While noting that maskless Lagosians face 6 month jail senteces, he said:

“This is to sound a very serious note of warning that henceforth all those found culpable and in breach of the existing regulations and guidelines would be swiftly and decisively dealt with in full accordance with the provisions of the law.

“Furthermore, and in line with the COVID-19 Health Protection Regulations 2021 signed last week by President Muhammadu Buhari, it is hereby directed that no gathering of more than 50 persons shall hold in an enclosed space, except for religious purposes, in which case the gathering shall not exceed 50% capacity of the space.

“A breach of the provisions of the Presidential Regulations attracts upon summary conviction, a fine or six months imprisonment and or both. Our enforcement agencies have been appropriately tasked to ensure maximum compliance.

“All Lagosians are enjoined to continue to observe all laid down guidelines and protocols issued by both the state and federal governments for the effective containment and treatment of the novel corona virus disease.”

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