Commissioner of police in Lagos Hakeem Odumosu on Monday threatened that the police would use all legitimate means to stop the proposed protest in support of #EndSARS movement.
Sunday marked the first anniversary of the killing of #EndSARS protesters by security forces at Lekki, Lagos.
A statement signed by Lagos police spokesperson Adekunle Ajisebutu said that the Command had received information of a planned protest to mark one year of the #EndSARS protest.
“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,” the statement read.
“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.”
Mr Odumosu urged the youth, groups or associations planning such protest to jettison the idea.
“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,” he added.
Odumosu also warned individuals or groups sponsoring such protest to desist from it or face the full wrath of the law.
