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.
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