Lagos Lockdown: Day 1 in pictures

Men from Lagos state Rapid Response Squad

Men from Lagos state Rapid Response Squad

Men from Lagos state Rapid Response Squad

Lagos, Africa’s biggest city and business hub of 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).

The lockdown which commenced on Monday at 11 p.m. and will last for an initial period of two weeks, was in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s order during a live broadcast on Sunday. The lock also affects Ogun State and the Federal Capital Territory. The three areas in the country have been hit hardest by the coronavirus.

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

LAWMA officials doing their work despite shutdown
LAWMA officials doing their job despite shutdown

Agege Ogba road is deserted

Lagos Ibadan Expressway
Lagos Ibadan Expressway. No Traffic jam today.

Lagos-Ibadan Express way
Lagos-Ibadan Express way

Empty Ojodu Berger park

An officer from the NSCDC Lagos Command on ground
An officer from the NSCDC Lagos Command on ground

NSCDC officers on duty on Lagos Ibadan expressway

Blockade mounted at the entrance to Lagos state
Blockade mounted at the entrance to Lagos state

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