Vehicular and pedestrian movements were brought to a halt at the Berger axis of Lagos on Saturday morning as security operatives barricaded access routes into the state ahead of the local government elections.
Our correspondent, who monitored the situation, observed that scores of commuters were stranded while several vehicles were turned back at the ever-busy point at 7:32am.
A combined team of policemen, Federal Road Safety Corps officers were seen enforcing movement restrictions.
Military personnel were also seen patrolling the route.
Security personnel at Berger area barricade vehicle movement inward Lagos.
The barricade caused long queues of stationary vehicles as passengers alighted and trekked considerable distances to their destinations.
Some residents who spoke expressed frustration over the development, saying they were unaware of any movement restrictions despite the elections.
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