Crossover Service: COVID-19 curfew violators can be fined up to N500,000

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In a bid to ensure compliance with COVID-19 measures to curb the spread of the virus, the Lagos State Government has warned residents against flouting the guidelines in place ahead of crossover services on Thursday, December 31, 2020.

The state government announced that residents, who violate the 12 am to 4 am curfew imposed by the Federal Government and other protocols would be fined up to N500,000 when caught.

The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso while disclosing this in an interview with Punch also urged churches to avoid physical crossover services and large gatherings.

Omotoso said, “If you flout any of these rules, you can be fined. You will be taken to court and the magistrate will decide on the sanction. The fine can be between N20,000 and N500,000. It depends on the magistrate’s discretion.

It would be recalled that the Lagos State Government had ordered all worship centres in the state to suspend night services, vigils and cross-over events.

The state also announced a 12am to 4am curfew as part of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the state.

Reacting to the directive, the Lagos State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria directed all churches in the state to close their cross-over services by 11 pm on December 31, 2020.