Lagos State COVID-19 Taskforce has attacked by Muslim worshippers at the Agege Central Mosque.

The team saw the Muslim faithfuls observing their solatul ishal in a large congregation contrary to the directive of total lockdown order of President Muhammad Buhari in other to stem the tide of the pandemic.

The enforcement exercise was carried out by the Lagos State Special Taskforce on COVID-19 consisting of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, Lagos Safety Commission, the Rapid Response Squard inaugurated to enforce the executive orders towards controlling the coronavirus spread.

A drama however ensued, at the sight of government officials, the youth became aggressive and unruly with targeted attack on the officials.

The crowd numbering about 300 rushed out of the mosque, chanting ALLAH Akbar and started throwing g stones and hitting the vehicles.
All entries to talk to the imam failed as the youth were unabated.

The police were able to curtail the atmosphere and ensure safety of the team.

The agency has been enjoying support and compliance from religious houses and was surprised that a mosque that was visited last week could default and also launch attack on government officials

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General manager LASEPA, Dolapo Fasawe condemned the attack and described it as barbaric and uncalled for, saying our people are out to protect the lives of the residence of the state and yet were attacked for doing their jobs, the state will not hesitate to sanction violators to serve as deterrent to others.

it was obvious the gathering did not comply with the executive order.

The mosque was filled to capacity.

The essence of social distancing is to curtain the spread of corona virus.

The people are endangering their lives and those of their neighbors.

The government has a duty to protect the lives of the people she said.

She promised to ensure that appropriate quarters take up the matter, adding that such gathering should not be allowed to continue in the interest of all.

In his own part, the DG Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola observed that the leadership of the two prominent religions have been sensitized and carried along in the fight against this COVID-19.

We wont relent, we continue to appeal to our people to heed to advice, prayers can be observed at home, businesses can be resuscitated but this deadly virus is dangerous if not well managed and timely controlled.

If not for us, but for our families, friends and neighbors, let us do the needful and observe safety measures at all times, regarding where we are.