Democracy Day: Lagos Police Command unaware of any planned protest

Abiodun OBA

The Lagos State Police Command on Friday appealed to members of the public to disregard any sit-at-home order called by certain groups as being circulated in the social media.

A statement issued by Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos Police Command, Muyiwa Adejobi said, “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”.