Crossover Service: Lagos State government warns not to violate the rules, violators to pay N500,000.

As Lagosians prepare for the 2020/2021 crossover service Lagos State government has sent out a warning says violators of the curfew will be charged to court and pay a fine between N20,000 to N500,000.

“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.

But it is not just about punishing people. People are being advised
to take responsibility. The regulations were rolled out as an advisory
and people have been obeying while people who have disobeyed have faced
the consequences.”he said

However, Omotosho expect religious leaders in the state to comply with government directives on crossover services.

 “With what we have been seeing, I don’t think churches will flout
the protocols. CAN (Christian Association of Nigeria) is in agreement
with the government. Covid cases are going up and everybody is
worried. Some of the giant churches have also announced that they won’t
be holding physical crossover services.

The Lagos State government has also told them that there is a curfew
by midnight to 4am imposed by the Federal Government. Many of the
churches have been adjusting their programs. Churches are well-organized
and we believe they will comply.” he said

 According to LIB, the Director-General of the Lagos State Safety
Commission, Lanre Mojola, said the commission would be working with men
of the Lagos State Police Command to enforce all restrictions announced
by the government, especially during the New Year period.