PHOTO NEWS: Lagos Lockdown Day 1

As the number of confirmed cases rises to 135, Africa’s biggest city and business hub, Lagos, Nigeria has initiated a total lockdown, with the restriction of all movement of people and closure of businesses and offices to stem the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

Ekohotblog understands that the lockdown which commenced on Monday at 11 p.m will last for an initial period of two weeks in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s order during a live broadcast on Sunday.

Here are pictures from around Lagos during day 1 of the lockdown. Photos by Ayodele Efunla.

Blockade mounted at the entrance to Lagos state

NSCDC Officlas On Duty Despite Lockdown

Berger Park

Berger Express In Ward Oshodi

Blockade mounted at the entrance to Lagos state

LAWMA official on duty despite lockdown

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