The Lagos State Police Command police has explained that the #EndSARS protesters were arrested on Saturday for act likely to cause the breach of public peace and also for disregard for COVID-19 protocol.
For violation of Covid-19 protocol, they are liable for 6 months imprisonment with an option of fine upon conviction.
Lagos Police Command spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement said that the protesters had been asked to present their COVID-19 test certificates before the next court adjournment date.
“The command has arrested forty (40) suspects at Lekki Toll Gate plaza, Lagos State, on Saturday 13th February, 2021, for conspiracy, conduct likely to cause breach of peace and violation of COVID-19 protocols,” the statement reads.
“The suspects had gathered at the Lekki Toll Gate plaza creating tension and behaving in such a manner that could cause breach of public peace, without due regard for COVID-19 protocol, major of which are use of nose masks and social distancing.
“The command has, however, arraigned the suspects today to the mobile court at Panti, Yaba accordingly but were however granted bail by the court. They will appear in court on the next date of adjournment, 2nd March, 2021, with the certificates of COVID-19 test.”
