The Lagos State Police Command has announced a bar owner for violating the lockdown imposed by the state. They also arrested the customers who were present at the venue.

The Rapid Response Squad attached to the Lagos State Police Command confirmed that the incident took place along Isheri/Berger axis.

‘[Commander RRS while on routine patrol last night along Isheri/Berger axis noticed a bar open and operating fully despite the lockdown order,’ the Lagos State Police Command wrote in a statement.

‘He immediately ordered the arrest of the owner who claimed he was only preparing Nkwobi. The customers present were also arrested,’ the statement added.

Meanwhile, the state is expected to remain under lockdown for at least 1 more week, after the president at the start of this week announced a two week extension the the two weeks lockdown he initially declared.

The number of cases have continued to increase, nonetheless. Today, the NCDC announced 49 new cases, taking the nationwide tally to 542.