In Asaba, Delta State capital and Warri, churches complied with the lockdown order as part of efforts aimed at containing the spread of the dreaded coronavirus pandemic in the state.
Our correspondent, who drove round parts of the Asaba metropolis, reports that a good number of Churches in the town were under lock and key, except for the Oracle of God Ministry belonging to a former acting governor of the state, City of Sweet Jesus Ministry, and other insignificant Pentecostal churches that were opened to worshippers.
Meanwhile, the state government has commended the people of the state for complying with the stay-at-home directive in connection with COVID-19 pandemic.
State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, who gave the commendation in a statement in Asaba, acknowledged that residents of the state had displayed strong loyalty and dedication to the ideals of patriotism.
In Oshimili South, Arcade, opened in the wake of the restriction of movement order, reports that authority of the council.
Speaking on the development, Mr Chukwuma Ajufo, who is the Chairman, Ogbeogonogo Market Association, said the police had complained of the large number of persons on the road, claiming to be going to the market.
Ajufo said although the local authority has no control over the movement and excuses by the public, there were other challenges to contend with any day the market was in session.
In Warri, some churches observed the sit-at-home as the clergy streamed their service online with members following from home.
Some had only the clergy in church with an organist. St Mathias Anglican church, Eku dropped it on face book that members should follow the Venerable on the social media. The church also dropped a bank account to enable members transfer their offerings to.
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