The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, on Monday warned activist, Omoyele Sowore, and others against mobilising protests over recent demolitions in the state.
Jimoh, who handed down the warning while addressing newsmen in the Iyana-Oworo axis of the Third Mainland Bridge on Monday in Lagos, said that the command had made massive deployments across the city to forestall any planned demonstrations that could lead to public disorder.
According to him, the command would not tolerate any attempt to block major highways or disrupt the peace currently being enjoyed in Lagos.
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The state police boss said officers had been stationed at strategic points, including the Third Mainland Bridge, Maryland, Ojota, Gani Fawehinmi Park, Gbagada, Bariga Lekki Toll Gate, and other areas to ensure peace and order.
According to him, while the Constitution guarantees freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, protests must follow due process and must not infringe on the rights of others.
“Anyone who wishes to organise a peaceful protest must follow the laid-down procedures
“What we have seen in recent times is not protest but attempts to disrupt public peace. Anyone who engages in such will be dealt with according to the law,” he said.
