Sanwo-Olu hints at possible extension of lockdown in Lagos

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has hinted at the possibility of extending the state's lockdown beyond the initial two-week period.

Speaking during Saturday's media briefing, he said that the extension would be determined by the situation of things.

The governor, who tested negative for the virus alongside his family and deputy, informed that the number of patients discharged in Lagos had risen to 24.

As of Saturday, Lagos accounts for 109 out of the 209 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Nigeria, according to reports by mynigeria.com.

The governor, however, assured residents that palliatives would be provided.

He said, "If there’s a need to extend the lockdown, I will. We got one discharged patient today (recovered from the coronavirus). We are going to sit down with the committee that is working on the community markets and see if we can announce more next week."

On alleged assault of residents by enforcement agents, Sanwo-Olu said, "There’s been no backlash on the handling of people by the security operatives so far. I always tell them to ‘wear a human face’."

Recall that MyNigeria.com reported that the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) placed Abuja, Lagos and Ogun under a 14-day lockdown which is ongoing to curb the spread of COVID-19.