DAILY TRUST
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olarenwaju Ishola, has threatened to clamp down on anyone or groups of persons who intend to hijack a planned protest in the state to cause breakdown of law and order.
The warning came ahead of a planned nationwide protest by some civil society groups on October 1, 2024, over the current hardship in the land.
CP Ishola gave the warning during a town hall meeting on Friday with traditional rulers and some religious leaders in the state.
The Lagos State Police boss however assured residents of police presence to maintain safety and order during the planned protests.
“We are not stopping anybody from protesting, it is your legitimate
right. We will protect all so that miscreants do not hijack it,” he said.
The police boss said that the command would live up to its mandate of ensuring that no groups or individuals would be allowed to make violence and destroy property in the state.
“Protesters should not trample on other people’s rights or disrupt public peace. We will not condone any act of lawlessness or violence.
“Independence Day is a day for celebration but some groups of people want to use that day for another purpose.
“We as security agencies will do all within our best to ensure that we have a good turnout for the independence celebrations.
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