By Hamilton Nwosa(Head, The New Diplomat’s Business and data tracking desk)
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Nollywood actress and producer of Jenifa’s Diary, Funke Akindele, in Lagos State.
The Police Public Relations Officers, (PPRO) Bala Elkana, in a statement, confirmed the arrest on Sunday.
He explained that the actress was arrested for violating the restriction orders in the state as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The Police command noted a viral video showing a large number of person celebrating a birthday party organised by Funke Akindele and her husband, Abdul Rasheed Bello, popularly known as JJC Skillz, in an estate along Ajah in the Ibeju-Lekki area of the state.
Lagos state government had restricted social gatherings in the state to not more than 20 people, as well as urged residents to maintain social distancing.
Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari had declared a lockdown in Lagos and Ogun States, as well as the Federal Capital Territory in a bid to curtail the spread of coronavirus (covid-19) in the country.
The President had, however, exempted persons on essential service from the lockdown which would last 14 days. The restriction order affects churches, mosques, weddings, and other forms of social function that can attract a large crowd of people.
