The Inspector-General of Police has rescinded an order restricting the movement of essential workers amid the COVID-19 lockdown.

Many essential workers last night were restricted from moving within Lagos at the beginning of the 8 pm curfew imposed to limit the spread of the virus.

According to security officials enforcing the order, health workers and journalists could not be allowed to move around after 8 pm.

However, in a statement late Tuesday, IGP MOHAMMED ADAMU said essential workers can now go about their essential duties.

Force Spokesman, FRANK MBA in the statement said the IGP had directed all Zonal Assistant Inspectors General of Police and Commands Commissioners of Police to give effect to these exemptions whilst enforcing the restriction orders.