FCTA Shuts Mall For Hosting Naira Marley’s Concert For Violation Of Lockdown Rules
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has closed down the popular Jabi Lake Mall for two weeks for violating the presidential directives on the ban on public gatherings above 50 persons.
This followed a musical show by a popular musician, Azeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley, at the mall on Friday in violation of the social restrictions imposed by the government to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country.
A court order signed by Magistrate Idayat Akanni dated June 14, 2020, ordered the sealing of the mall for two weeks for violating the dusk to dawn curfew and the ban on social gathering in Abuja.
Three defendants, Lukas Omotosho, Franklin Ogene and Maya Ekah were also arraigned before the mobile court in Suit Number, MC/CR/COVID-19/3/2020. The case was adjourned till June 25 for hearing.
Recall that the singer He came under attack for performing in Abuja despite COVID-19 gathering restrictions at the event which was meant to be a “drive-in concert”, was held at Jabi Lake Mall Car Park.
This was organized by Play Network Africa, Traffic Bar, El’Carnival and proudly sponsored by Glenfiddich with tickets sold between the prices of N20,000 and N250,000.
According to reports, fans at the concert defied the social distancing order as stipulated by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), fans trooped out of their vehicles to the stage ground to witness Naira Marley’s performance.
