Nigeria president Muhammad Buhari on Sunday ordered a total lockdown of activities in two states and the capital city Abuja.
The lockdown which began on Monday evening in Abuja, and Lagos, which have the highest number of coronavirus cases in the country, and Ogun State which shares boundary with Lagos State, would have their residents staying at home for the next 14days.
Our correspondents took a tour of major places of mass gatherings in the states on Tuesday and reported the level of compliance in pictures.
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1. Police and other security officials ensuring that only vehicles on essential services leave Lagos to other states from the Ojodu Berger axis. Photo: Victor Gbonegun.
2. Ever busy Cele Bus stop, deserted. Photo:Gbenga Salau
3. Empty CBD streets in the FCT. Photo: Auwal Mu'azu and Femi Umoru.
4. All Trucks attempting to enter Lagos State through Lagos/Ibadan ExpressWay put on hold by the Police since 7am in accordance with FG's directive on restriction of movement. Photo: Victor Gbonegun
5. Oshodi Market, Lagos. Photo: Femi Ibirogba
6. Street Soccer at Afariogun Oshodi, Lagos despite lockdown. Photo: Eniola Daniel
7. Police and other security officials ensuring that only vehicles on essential services leave Lagos to other states from the Ojodu Berger axis. Photo: Victor Gbonegun.
8. Jabi Motor park and Utako Market on the first day of lockdown on FCT. Photo: Auwal Mu'azu and Femi Umoru.
9. Popular electronic market, Banex in the Wuse area of the FCT totally empty. Photo: Auwal Mu'azu and Femi Umoru.
10. The Federal Secretariat in Central Business District of FCT somewhat deserted but a few cars are parked indicating that a level of activity is taking place. Photo: Kingsley Jeremiah
11. Abule-Egba bridge free of traffic on Tuesday morning. Photo: Sulaimon Salau.
12. The ever busy Pako roundabout just before Okeafa Bridge, Lagos. Photo: Victor Uzoho.
