The police have blocked the inbound and outbound sections of the Lagos-Ibadan express way as the lockdown of Lagos metropolis takes effects.
Channels Tv report shows pictures of the road barricaded by the security agencies.
Most transportation companies have like Peace Mass Transit company had shut their operations last week as many states across their operational routes had announced closure of borders to any form of vehicular movements except those on essential services.
This move by the police follows the recent order by President Muhammadu Buhari, in line with local and global best practices for curbing the spread of COVID-19.
In his nationwide broadcast on Sunday, President Buhari ordered that a total lock down be observed in two states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in a bid to combat the virus.
The President said directed the cessation of all movements in Lagos and the FCT for an initial period of 14 days with effect from 11pm on Monday, 30th March 2020.
Based on the advice of the Federal Ministry of Health and the NCDC, the President also extended the restriction to Ogun State due to its close proximity to Lagos and the high traffic between the two States.
In line with the President’s order, security operatives have taken to the streets to ensure that the curfew is obeyed.
It is hoped that the containment period would be used to identify, trace and isolate all individuals that have come into contact with confirmed cases.
