The Police in Lagos State has warned residents of the state against grounding economic activities ahead of the planned protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC.
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, in a statement by the spokesman of the Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Sunday, assured residents that the Command has put necessary measures in place to ensure the safety of lives and property, the free flow of traffic, and a peaceful environment for carrying out their respective lawful duties.
CP Fayoade warned all intending protesters that anyone found infringing on the rights of other Nigerians will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
“This assurance has become imperative following news making the rounds about nationwide protests billed to start on Monday, February 26, 2024, an action capable of grounding commercial activities and obstructing the free flow of traffic.
“The Command will live up to its mandate of ensuring that no person or group of persons is allowed to infringe on the fundamental human rights of others, especially the rights to freedom of movement and right to dignity of human persons.
“CP Adegoke, therefore, warns all intending protesters that anyone found infringing on the rights of other Nigerians will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police also urged peace loving Lagosians to go about their lawful duties without fear of harassment or intimidation, reiterating that adequate security assets have been strategically deployed to ensure their safety and security,” the statement read.
