PHOTOS: Lagos seals off Agege Central Mosque after clash between worshippers and COVID-19 task force

The Lagos state government has sealed off the Agege Central Mosque following a clash between some worshippers and members of the task force monitoring the compliance with ban on large gatherings.

The officials were reportedly attacked while trying to ensure compliance with the ban.

“The Lagos State COVID-19 Taskforce, mandated by LASG to monitor and enforce compliance against public gatherings exceeding 25 people, was on Tuesday attacked by some Muslim worshippers at the Agege Central Mosque,” the Lagos state official handle had tweeted.

Gboyega Akosile, chief press secretary to the governor of Lagos, said the mosque was disinfected after it was shut.

Below are pictures of officials sealing the mosque.