Police in Lagos State, Nigeria have arrested popular actress Funke Akindele for hosting a house party during a lockdown to stop the spread of coronavirus.
The police said she held the party in contravention of the lockdown order in Lagos State.
The Lagos State police spokesperson, Bala Elkana said the actress had been taken to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba.
He is quoted by the The PUNCH as saying “Yes, we have (arrested) Funke Akindele and we are looking for the others. She has been taken to SCID.”
Akindele who is popularly known as Jenifa due to the role she plays in a TV series, held a party in honour of her husband Abdulrasheed Bello aka JJC Skillzn who is a singer on Saturday.
The party was attended by over 20 people, an action that sparked outrage among Nigerians who called for her arrest.
The House Party Funke Akindele and her Husband JJCskillz did with the likes of Naira Marley, Eniola Badmus.. why this during this total lockdown? ????♀️ pic.twitter.com/fNVMEIgZHd
— M i a ? (@sisimiaa) April 5, 2020
Under the lockdown rules, all gatherings of more than 25 people were banned in Lagos, Nigeria’s biggest city.
Offenders could face a jail term of one month or a fine or both penalties.
Akindele has now apologized over the anger the party had sparked.
I hear you all and I acknowledge all your honest feedback.
I also thank you for your concerns, well wishes and calls.
I am sorry and hope this video offers some explanation.Please stay safe. And God bless. @lagosstategovt https://t.co/Hr8xKOK1Dp
— funke Akindele Bello (@funkeakindele) April 5, 2020
Nigeria has confirmed at least 224 cases of coronavirus as at April 5, 2020, with five deaths and 27 people discharged.
Source: Africafeeds.com
