Popular nightclub, Cubana has been shut down by the Lagos Police Command for breaching COVID-19 guidelines in the state.
The state Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu made this known on Monday and said a total of 172 violators were arrested at the nightclub situated in Victoria Island, Lagos.
Odumosu also said that the arrested violators would be charged to court.
“The ladies and gentlemen were arrested at the early hours of Saturday at Cubana Nightclub for breaching the social distancing rule and there is a viral video to that effect in circulation.
“They have been arrested for violating the law of the state and the law will take its course.
“They will be charged to court and whatever decision the court takes is what we will comply with.
He said that it was disheartening that youths who were meant to be leaders of tomorrow found it difficult to comply with the COVID-19 protocols put in place for their safety.
Odumosu said that clubbing had been totally banned, but other social engagement such as buying and selling could take place only with permission from the Lagos State Safety Commission.
“Clubs are permitted to open as long as they do not engage in clubbing because this activity has been totally banned, it encourages physical interaction among people against COVID-19 protocols.
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“However, once the club gets the approval of the safety commission and ensures that social distancing and face mask wearing is adhered to, they will have no problem with the law,” he said.
The commissioner advised youths to endeavour to comply with the COVID-19 protocols as laid down by the state government.
“That has been my experience with the owner of Victoria Club, Victoria Island and Club 38, Surulere who absconded during the raid.
“However, they later surfaced when we sealed off their club and arrested their staff.
“So, I believe that the owner of Cubana will surely surface because we have shut down his club and arrested some of his staff as well,” he said.
