Yesterday, hundreds of residents in Lagos State staged a protest over hunger and the rising cost of living in the country.
It was reported that the protesters, mostly youths, led by a human rights group, the “Take It Back Movement”, marched through Ojuelegba under the bridge area of Lagos, displaying placards.
However, there is a heavy presence of armed police officers to forestall any possible violence.
It would be recalled that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, had warned on Sunday, that anyone found infringing on the rights of others would be dealt with lawfully.
The police boss advised against any action capable of grounding commercial activities and obstructing the free flow of traffic in Lagos State.
Fayoade assured residents of Lagos State that necessary security measures had been put in place to protect lives and property with or without any protest.
He said officers and men had been deployed to ensure the free flow of traffic and ensure a peaceful environment for the conduct of lawful engagements.
Discover more from The STATESMAN Newspaper
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
Post Disclaimer
THE STATESMAN NEWSPAPER make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the stories hereon as the statements are purely of the news makers.
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from THE STATESMAN NEWSPAPER.
Contact:
