File photo
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has disclosed that people are being smuggled in trucks out of Lagos State despite lockdown order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Speaking at the daily briefing on Thursday, the national coordinator of the presidential task force (PTF) on COVID-19, Sani Aliyu expressed worry that movement of such persons could increase the spread of Coronavirus across Nigeria.
He appealed to Nigerians to limit their movement as this could lead to inter-state transmission and increase cases of COVID-19 in other states.
Sani said; “I will like to emphasize on travel restrictions and the need for people to stay at home, especially in the FCT, Lagos and Ogun.
“The issue of inter-state travelling is a concern as we have noticed that community spread is now being traced to people travelling across state borders.
“Nigerians need to restrict movement in order to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
“This is particularly pertinent with regards to news of people being smuggled in trucks out of Lagos, which is quite a concern to us.”
Meanwhile, the National Center for Disease and Control, NCDC on Thursday announced that 20 out of 36 states in Nigeria have confirmed cases of COVID-19.
You may be interested
NFF Settled For Finidi Due To Financial Constraint –Ikpeba
Webby - April 29, 2024Former Nigerian international, Victor Ikpeba has finally disclosed why the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) settled for Finidi George as the…
Serie A: Lookman On Target As Atalanta Overcome Empoli
Webby - April 28, 2024Super Eagles star, Ademola Lookman was on target as Atalanta defeated Empoli 2-0 in Sunday’s Serie A game.The Nigerian international…
Iwobi Surpasses Mikel’s Premier League Appearance Record
Webby - April 28, 2024Alex Iwobi has moved ahead of John Mikel Obi on the list of highest capped Nigerian players in the Premier…