The Lagos State Command of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) yesterday pointed out that it was not aware of any planned protest to commemorate the 2021 Democracy Day on June 12 and therefore none would be allowed to hold in the State.
Africa Today News, New York gathered that popular self-acclaimed Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho ha last week told his members to be ready for a massive protest on June 12, 2021, to demand for Yoruba nation.
However, the police have now announced that the public should ignore any sit-at-home order called by certain groups which is being circulated on social media.
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A statement issued by Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos Police Command, Muyiwa Adejobi said residents should go about their lawful businesses as the police and other security agencies have made necessary arrangements to maintain law and order across the state.
‘The Lagos State Police Command wishes to state clearly that it is not aware of any planned protest in Lagos State to commemorate the 2021 Democracy Day on Saturday, 12th June, 2021.
‘In this regard, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, therefore appeals to members of the public to disregard any sit-at-home order called by certain groups which is being circulated in the social media.
‘They should go about their lawful businesses as the police and other security agencies have made necessary arrangement to maintain law and order across the state.
‘While assuring the general public of adequate security of lives and property in Lagos State, the Commissioner of Police, reiterated that police personnel in the command will religiously discharge their duties within the ambit of the law,’ the statement concluded.
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