The Lagos state government has sealed off the Agege Central Mosque following an attack by some worshippers on members of the state task force monitoring the compliance with ban on large gatherings.
Recall that officials of the task force were reportedly attacked on Tuesday while trying to ensure compliance with the ban.
The Lagos state official handle had tweeted: “The Lagos State COVID-19 Taskforce, mandated by LASG to monitor and enforce compliance against public gatherings exceeding 25 people, was on Tuesday attacked by some Muslim worshippers at the Agege Central Mosque.”
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On Thursday, Gboyega Akosile, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said the mosque had been closed down for violating the State’s ban on social and religious congregation
He tweeted: “Agege LGA officials have successfully sealed up the Agege Central Mosque for violating the state government’s order on a religious gathering in the fight against the spread of the #COVID19 pandemic. An opportunity was also taken to disinfect the area.”
