Many Nigerians on Monday ignored social distancing guidelines as the lockdown to curtail the spread of coronavirus was lifted in Lagos and Ogun states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
By Gbenga Omokhunu, Abuja; Precious Igbonwelundu, Tajudeen Adebanjo, Lagos; Chris Njoku, Owerri and Elo Edremoda, Warri
Motorists along the Oshodi Apapa expressway were held in traffic for several hours, especially between Iyana-Isolo and Toyota bus stops where construction work was ongoing.Despite the early morning rains, residents trooped out at various bus stops scrambling for seats and tickets in disregard of distancing guidelines.The crowd at Bus Rapid Transport stations was as a result of the reduction in the number of passengers on a bus.
From Mile 2 to Oshodi and Airport Road, many of the 14-seater buses were filled to capacity. It was the same in Mushin, Ojuelegba, Yaba, Oyingbo, Lagos Island, Oshodi, Agege and Iyana Iba.At Ilasamaja, NURTW officials ensured that drivers without face masks were not allowed to work.Akinsanya urged NURTW unit and branch chairmen to address the issues.
It was gathered that a customer at one of the commercial bank branches at Onipanu collapsed while trying to use the ATM. An activist Dr Josephine Okei-Odumakin, warned Nigerians not to see the relaxation of lockdown as an excuse for irresponsible behaviour.
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