Lagos CP warns against fresh EndSARS protest
By Rasaq Adebayo
Lagos Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, on Monday, said its command would not allow fresh EndSARS protests in the state.
A statement signed by the state Police Command’s Spokesperson, Adekunle Ajisebutu, said the police command had been hinted at the plans by the EndSARS protesters to mark a year of the protest that occurred on the 20th of October 2020.
The PPRO, however, warned that it would not hesitate to use all legal means to stop the protest from taking place following the experience of the last #EndSARS protest.
He said, “Credible intelligence at the disposal of the command has revealed clandestine plans by some youths, individuals or groups to embark on a protest today in commemoration of the one year anniversary of #EndSARS.
“Lagosians and indeed Nigerians cannot afford to relive the distasteful experience of last year’s 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.
“The command wishes to use this medium to warn the youth, 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.”
He went further to say, “To forestall breakdown of law and order, the police will use all legitimate means within their constitutional powers to suppress the planned protest.
“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 and additional security measures have been put in place to ensure the protection of their lives and property today and even beyond.”
