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Here is everything you need to know about Funke Akindele’s arrest (videos)

It’s no longer news that Nollywood actress Funke Akindele was arrested yesterday. Well, for the sake of those just getting the gist now. Let’s start form the begining.

We all know there is a lockdown order where the  government informed everyone to maintain social distancing, stay at home, practice good hygiene and avoid large gatherings, all in a bid to combat the spread of Covid-19.

Funke Akindele celebrated her husband’s birthday on the 4th of April by throwing a lavish party which Naira Marley and Eniola Badmus, among others, attended.

We don’t know who leaked it, but a video from the party made it to Social Media and Nigerians went crazy.

Part 1

https://twitter.com/sisimiaa/status/1246689222284718080

Part 2

So, why are Nigerians angry with Funke Akindele?  Well, Funke Akindele is a Dettol ambassador. Not only that, she appeared in an NCDC and a Dettol commercial, both of which emphasised the importance of social distancing, washing your hands and following all safety precautions. To then  throwing a party, many Nigerians saw it as a contradiction of the things she spoke against.

To make peace reign, Funke had to make a video to apologise and explain that those who attended the party did not travel or come from far places; they were living temporarily within the estate and could not return to their home states because of the lockdown caused by Covid-19.

 

Despite the apology video, news broke out that Funke Akindele has been arrested.

According to the Lagos State Infectious Diseases (Emergency Prevention) Regulations 2020, anyone found guilty, is liable to a fine of one Hundred Thousand Nara fine (N100,000.00) or one (1) month imprisonment or three (3) months Community service.

Funke Akindele pleaded guilty for defiling the orders of the Lagos state government which had ordered Lagosians to stay at home and avoid social gatherings.

Funke and her husband Abdulrasheed Bello professionally known as JJC Skillz, were arraigned before a magistrate court in Lagos.


 

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