Press Release
The attention of Lagos
State Police Command has been drawn to the news making the rounds that a
group of persons under the sponsorship of some mischief makers, and
who are masquerading as civil rights activists, intends to block the Third
Mainland Bridge and occupy some critical public infrastructures in Lagos
to protest the increase in the Land Use Charge by the government of Lagos state.
The Command wishes to warn those concerned that any attempt
by any individual or group of persons to cause a breach of the peace or
infringe on the rights of others to pursue their daily aspirations, would be
met with stiff resistance.
As it stands, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State
has not received a single application from any group wishing to carry out
protest in any part of the state. It is therefore advised that these
individuals wanting to protest government decision should consult with the police
as it was the case with the Nigeria Bar Association before they carried out
their very peaceful protest for which the police provided the needed security
and ensured it was not hijacked by hoodlums.
Once again, the Command wishes to reiterate that it would not allow any group of protesters to compromise the peace in
Signed:
SP Chike Oti
Police Public
Relations Officer
Lagos State
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