Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory was empty Tuesday as the lockdown ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari began.
The usually bustling parts of the city such as Utako Motor Park, Apo Mechanic Village, Berger Roundabout, and the Nnamadi Azikiwe Airport Abuja were devoid of all human and business activities.
The 14-day lockdown was ordered by Buhari on Sunday as part of measures to stem the spread of coronavirus in Nigeria.
Some photographs of the city taken by Femi Ipaye:
God is Good Motors terminal: locked
Utako Market on Tuesday
Securitymen under the Berger Bridge in Abuja
COVID-19 campaign billboard in Abuja
A policeman stops a vehicle carrying perishable goods
wash hand basins left at Wuse Market
Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport deserted on Tuesday
Chisco Park: locked
Photo credit: Femi Ipaye
AFRICA DAILY NEWS, NEW YORK
