Three pastors arrested by Lagos Police for allegedly conducting church services in deviance to the Lagos State Government order have been released.

Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, Mohammed Ali who confirmed the arrest of the pastors, said one of the pastors arrested was from one of the Pentecostal Churches.

He said the pastors were not detained but warned to comply with the government’s directive to prevent further spread of coronavirus.

“I also implore churches and other religious organisations to follow suit,” he said.

Ali said the operations to ensure the public complies with the state government’s directive would be a continuous one.

He warned that any religious leaders caught disobeying the directive of the state government would face the consequences.

Lagos State Government last week through a directive put a hold on social gatherings of people above 50 in number; including church services and mosque meetings.

The government said that it was part of its efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the state.