President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a complete lockdown on the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Lagos and Ogun states which for an initial 14 day period to curb the spread of Coronavirus.
DAILY NIGERIAN reports that the three states are the worst hit by the virus, hence the presidential order.
Mr Buhari gave the order in a broadcast on Sunday.
According to him, the lockdown begins by 11pm on Monday.
”Based on the advice of the Federal Ministry of Health and the NCDC, I am directing 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,” he said.
”This restriction will also apply to Ogun State due to its close proximity to Lagos and the high traffic between the two States.”
There are, however, other essential services that may be exempted from the restrictions.
