Covid-19: Movement restriction order takes effect in Lagos and Rivers states

Security operatives have blocked the inbound and outbound sections of the Lagos-Ibadan express way.

This is part of plans to effectively lock down the Lagos metropolis.

This move follows the recent order by President Muhammadu Buhari, in line with local and global best practices for curbing the spread of covid-19.

The president directed the cessation of all movements in Lagos, Ogun and the fct for an initial period of 14 days with effect from 11pm on Monday, 30th March 2020.

In line with the president’s order, security operatives have taken to the streets to ensure that the curfew is obeyed.

On Lagos Ibadan expressway, traffic builds up on both sides of the road as security operatives mount barricade to check vehicular movement.

Deputy corp commander, Lagos-Ibadan corridor, Kehinde Hamzat spoke on the blockade.

Meanwhile, Residents of parts of Port Harcourt were forced off the streets on Tuesday by security personnel as Governor Nyesom Wike imposed dusk to dawn curfew in parts of the state.

Residents who went out as early as 6 am were driven back by security personnel in Obiri-Ikwerre junction, Choba and from education bus stop to Agip junction.

Some residents in the affected areas said they woke up to see that stern-looking security personnel had taken over their streets.

Governor Wike had on Monday night announced that the curfew followed violations of the market closure order by the state government.

The state government’s order is part of preventive measures against the spread of covid-19 in the state.