June 12: Democracy Day Protests To Hold In Lagos

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh has met with 15 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and reached conclusion that Democracy Day protests will hold in the State on Thursday.

The meeting was held at the CP’s office and it was agreed that the protesters must ensure concern for public safety and security in their activities and conducts during the June 12 celebration.

The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos, confirmed that half of the CSOs present confirmed they would celebrate the day peacefully, while the rest intended to protest in an orderly and non-disruptive manner.

Hundeyin said all CSOs were urged to ensure protests remain peaceful and are not hijacked by miscreants or troublemakers. He added that they were advised not to disrupt traffic, public peace, or the lawful celebrations of other Nigerians on Democracy Day.

“All protesting groups agreed to converge on Ikeja Under-Bridge simultaneously and jointly proceed to Gani Fawehinmi Park at Ojota to protest. It was also agreed that no protest will take place anywhere else except at the only designated place at Gani Fawehinmi Park, Ojota.

“The CSOs assured the Commissioner of Police that they will communicate the outcome of the meeting and the resolutions reached to other CSOs not in attendance to ensure widespread compliance.

“The meeting emphasized the importance of adhering to all security measures to protect lives and property across the State. All CSOs were urged to ensure that the protest remained peaceful and is not hijacked by hoodlums and miscreants to cause mayhem or chaos in the State.

“Furthermore, they were advised not to disrupt free flow of traffic, public peace, law and order, so as to enable millions of other well-meaning Nigerians to celebrate Democracy Day freely without hindrance,” Hundeyin stated.

The Command reaffirmed its commitment to providing adequate security for Lagos residents throughout the Democracy Day festivities. Hundeyin encouraged members of the public to remain law-abiding and maintain the peace currently enjoyed in the state.

He urged residents to celebrate Democracy Day freely and go about their daily activities without fear or anxiety. Residents were advised to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity or persons to the nearest police station without delay.

Emergency or assistance requests can be made via the Command’s control room numbers: 08063299264 and 08065154338.