The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olanrewaju Ishola has met with the organizers of the proposed #endbadgovernance protest scheduled for October 1, 2024.
The spokesman of the Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin in a statement on Saturday said the meeting is geared towards ensuring safety at all times.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Olanrewaju Ishola as part of proactive measures towards ensuring a safe and secure Lagos State before, during and after the proposed #endbadgovernance protests scheduled for October 1, 2024, has met with the protest organizers in his office at the State Headquarters, Ikeja,” Hundeyin said.
“The CP assured the organizers that arrangements have been perfected with sister security agencies to provide maximum security to the protesters and other Lagosians.
“He has also urged the organizers of the protests to remain peaceful and law abiding in all their actions”
Meanwhile, CP Ishola has ordered the immediate and optimal deployment of human and operational resources across strategic locations in the state.
Ishola on Thursday convened a meeting of traditional rulers, religious/youth/market leaders, media influencers and other opinion moulders at the POWA Hall of the Command Headquarters, Ikeja.
According to Hundeyin, the meeting which was convened to address security concerns within the state following recent agitations and clamour for a nationwide protest provided the opportunity for Lagosians to ventilate their concerns, point out areas of security concern and recommend strategies that would help curb any form of violence within the state.
The Commissioner of Police reminded influential Nigerians of their role in setting an example and speaking out against any form of violence or aggression, saying this would help ensure that peace is maintained by all and sundry.
CP Ishola also charged stakeholders in the state to eschew violence and preach peace, tolerance and rule of law to their teeming followers.
He equally gave the assurance that the Command is fully prepared to protect law-abiding citizens and deal with trouble makers in accordance with the law.
Some attendees at the stakeholders meeting include: Prof. Ishaq Akintola (Executive Director, Muslim Rights Concern), Comrade Funmi Sesi (Chairperson NLC Lagos), Comrade Alimi Lekan Idris (Chairman NANS Lagos), Comrade Abiodun Aladetan (Secretary TUC Lagos), Alhaji Shittu Shola Ganiyu (Vice Chairman NURTW Lagos), Eze Uche Dimgba, Mrs Abimbola Jinadu (representing Iyaloja General), Alhaji Musa Mohammed Dogon Kadai (Seriki Hausawa of Agege) amongst others.
