Lagos Police warns against Second Wave of #EndSARS Protests

Victoria Ogunrinde

The Lagos State Police Command on Monday cautioned against any gathering, procession or protest that might be just another phase of destructive and violent #EndSARS protest.”

According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Police Command, SP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, he disclosed that intelligence reports indicated certain individuals and groups had concluded plans to lure unsuspecting Lagosians, into planned protests proposed for Monday at designated locations in the State.

“unpatriotic individuals and groups are planning to embark on another destructive and violent #EndSARS protest.”

Adejobi maintained that the Government of Lagos State, businesses, individuals, security agencies and families still groan from losses and pains of the recent violent #EndSARS protests.

However, the Police warns that those planning mayhem and violence to desist from such plans as all security agencies will not fold their arms to witness a repeat of violence and anarchy in the State.

Reiterating that any unlawful gathering, procession or protest will be suppressed professionally in accordance with the provisions of the law, the Police encouraged all Lagosians engaged in legitimate means of livelihood to go about their lawful businesses.

Parents and guardians are also cautioned to prevent and discourage their children and wards from being lured into any act, gathering or protest capable of causing violence in Lagos.