The Lagos State Government has shut the Agege Central Mosque after some worshippers attacked members of the State COVID-19 Taskforce mandated to monitor and enforce compliance against public gatherings exceeding 25 people.
Executive assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on public relations and new media, Olusegun Fafore, confirmed this to Qed.ng on Thursday afternoon.
It all started whem, The General Manager, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and leader of the state’s task-force, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, said her team spotted the Muslim faithful observing their evening prayer (Solatul Eshai) in a large congregation, contrary to the directive on total lockdown issued recently.
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“However, a drama ensued when some of the Muslim youths sighted the team and became aggressive, unruly and started to attack the team. Others in the mosque, numbering about 300 rushed out chanting ALLAHU AKBAR and joined them in the attack by throwing stones at the vehicles.
“All entreaties to talk to the Imam failed as the youth were persistent. But the police escort rose to the occasion by curbing further attacks and ensuring the safety of the team”, she disclosed.
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 @jidesanwoolu#LASG
“The team has visited several places of worship and have been able to enlighten them and advocate the social distancing approach in all gatherings. But in this instance, the central mosque was filled to capacity. The essence of social distancing is to curtail the spread of coronavirus. The people are endangering their lives and those of their neighbours,” she added.
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