Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has informed the people of the state that the two-week lockdown, which expires at midnight Thursday, has been extended by three days.
In a state broadcast on Thursday, the governor said this is to avoid escalating community transmission of COVID-19. The lockdown now ends on Sunday, May 3.
“All the prevailing lockdown conditions shall subsist during this period, and violators shall be dealt with in accordance with the law. I, therefore, urge you all to continue to adhere with the lockdown directive.
“However, as from Monday, 4th May, 2020, the lockdown will be eased and new rules shall be enforced in line with the recommendations of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, the approval of Mr. President and our peculiar situation in Osun.
“There shall be partial lockdown between 6 am and 5 pm from Monday to Thursday to enable the people go about their businesses and allow government to run. However, total lockdown shall be in force from 6 pm on Thursday to Sunday.
“There shall also be a dusk to dawn curfew from 6pm – 6am from Monday to Thursday until further notice. Movement of vehicle & persons is outlawed during the period of the curfew except for verified medical emergency cases and those on essential duties.”
