Seriki, a former Minister of State for Defence, said that the travel advisory was necessary to advise people on alternative routes. Other routes are Oshodi/Oworonshoki Expressway, Agege Motor Road, Jibowu, Yaba and its environs, Ijora Olopa, Apapa Road, Costain, among others. He said that over 500 officials of the Lagos Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and 150 Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), policemen and Department of the State Security Service (DSS) were expected. He said that they would manage the traffic and security in Lagos during the presidential campaign train. Earlier, the Lagos state Sector Commander of FRSC, Mr Hyginus Omeje, said that trucks would be barred from entering into the state as from Friday ahead of the campaign.

Source: The Guardian February 06, 2019 17:48 UTC