Commissioner of Police in Lagos state , CP Hakeem Odumosu has warned protesters in the state against unlawful and illegal gathering ahead of the first anniversary of #EndSARS protests that rocked the Nation in 2020. in a statement released by the spokesperson of Lagos Police Command , CSP AdeKunle Ajisebutu, the CP warned hoodlums and miscreants to desist from any illegal gathering and any forms of activities that can lead to the breakdown of law and order in the State.
According to the statement “Credible intelligence at the disposal of the Command has revealed clandestine plans by some youths, individuals or groups to embark on protest today in commemoration of one year anniversary of ENDSARS.
Lagosian and indeed Nigerians cannot afford to relive the distasteful experience of last year protest which caused pain, anguish, needless loss of lives and wanton destruction of public and private property.
In view of the volatility of the present situations in the country, and the breakdown of law and order which the planned protest might cause, the Lagos State Police Command sternly warns against any form of protest today.”
A copy of the statement made available to cvnewsng.com stated that In view of this, the Command is issuing a strong warning to any person(s) or group with the intent to scuttle the relative tranquillity enjoyed in the State to shelve such plans as the Command would not sit in docile stupefaction while hoodlums have a field day.
“The Command wishes to use this medium to warn the youths, groups, or associations planning such protest to jettison the idea forthwith. The police in the state will not fold their arms and allow some misguided elements disrupt the peace and serenity currently being enjoyed in the state.
To forestall breakdown of law and order, the police will use all legitimate means within their constitutional powers to suppress the planned protest.
Therefore, parents and guardians are advised to warn their children against participating in the planned protest. Individuals or groups sponsoring such protest are also warned in their own interest to desist from such unpatriotic plan or face the full weight or wrath of the law.”
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu assures all law-abiding residents of the state to go about their legitimate businesses without fear of harassment or intimidation. Adequate, additional security measures have been put in place to ensure protection of their lives and property today and even beyond.
