About 95 inter-state travellers have been arrested at Bhojson area, Ebute Metta, Lagos State over violation of COVID-19 lockdown order, which was put in place as a measure to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Confirming the arrest, Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bala Elkana said the travellers were arrested for defying the existing lockdown in the state.
He added that seven commercial buses conveying the passengers were also impounded.
“Seven commercial buses with registration numbers LG 91 BGT, Lagos to Benue; BDA 690 XA, Lagos to Abuja and BGA 86 EA, Lagos to Abuja have been impounded.
“Others are LSD 459 XA, Lagos to Benue; LRN 105 YR, Lagos to Ilorin; LSD 81 XX, Lagos to Ilorin and BWR 975 PN, Lagos to Abuja,” he said.
Elkana appealed to residents to stay at home and obey the lockdown order.
He added that the drivers and passengers have been charged to Mobile Court and will be sentenced accordingly.