The Lagos State Police Command has declared activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, wanted for allegedly planning to incite public disorder and obstruct major roads across the state.
Naija News reports that the Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, made the announcement on Monday while addressing journalists at the Iyana-Oworo section of the Third Mainland Bridge, warning that the command would not tolerate any attempt to disrupt public peace.
According to Jimoh, intelligence reports revealed that Sowore and his associates had mapped out strategic locations, including the Third Mainland Bridge, Lekki Tollgate, and Freedom Park for simultaneous demonstrations.
The Commissioner said, “Sowore should surrender at the nearest police station or face arrest wherever he is found.
“Anyone attempting to cause disturbance or block our roads will face the full weight of the law.”
The police chief described the planned demonstrations as “criminal”, warning that such actions could trigger massive traffic gridlock and endanger lives.
He further stated, “It is only someone who needs examination that would attempt to block such a vital route used by thousands daily.”
13 Arrested, Sowore On The Run
Jimoh confirmed that 13 suspects had already been arrested in connection with the alleged protest plot, while Sowore reportedly fled before the operation began.
“Investigations are ongoing to identify sponsors and collaborators,” he stated.
He disclosed that security operatives had been strategically deployed to critical locations across Lagos, including bridges, highways, and entry points, where temporary roadblocks and diversions had been introduced to maintain order.
“The Third Mainland Bridge was not designed to hold stationary weight. Any gathering on it could pose structural risks,” the Commissioner warned.
Jimoh also spoke on the recent demolitions in parts of Lagos, particularly the Oworo-Soki area, dismissing claims that the exercise was carried out without compensation.
He said, “The government compensated those affected, and the media witnessed it. There is no justification to provoke crisis under the guise of protest.”
The police boss assured residents that there was no cause for alarm, adding that all security agencies were fully mobilised to protect lives and property.
“We are not sleeping. We will apprehend, investigate, and prosecute anyone attempting to undermine public safety in Lagos,” Jimoh said.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to enforcing the law without fear or favour, emphasising that while freedom of expression is guaranteed, it must not degenerate into public nuisance or lawlessness.
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