General News of Tuesday, 31 March 2020Source: www.ghanaweb.comCoronavirus lockdown: Woman cries after police officer hits her with a stick at CMBplay videoBusiness is going on as usual at Tudu and CMB despite the lockdownA woman who had gone to CMB in Accra to purchase some foodstuffs to sell on Tuesday morning found herself in tears. Asked why, she said a police officer hit her with a stick after directing her to use a different route. As soon as I turned, he moved towards me and hit me with a stick!” the tearful woman told a UTV reporter. Unlike other markets in the region, Tudu and CMB have recorded a huge number of traders and patrons despite the partial lockdown which took effect 1:00am on Monday. Persons considered to render essential services which include food vendors and foodstuffs sellers, however, are allowed to keep operating their businesses.

Source: GhanaWeb March 31, 2020 18:33 UTC