Victoria Island is on standstill as American Embassy area is under lockdown.

The Walter carrington crescent  on Ozumba way in VI is currently under lock down by the army. The crescent  is where all the high profile embassies are located including the American embassy. News on the street has it that there is a security breach by terrorists but no official statement has been released by the authorities.

This incident has since worsen the traffic situation on the island as vehicles are said to be on a stand still. See more photos.