Security operatives have barricaded the Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota, venue of the June 12 protest in Lagos state.
Officers the Nigeria Police Force reportedly fired several
shots into the air in a bid to stop protesters who gathered at the venue on
Saturday.
Also about three hilux vehicles and two armoured tanks were
seen at the venue.
The Lagos state police command in a statement had asked Lagosians to disregard any sit-at-home order called by certain groups.
“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,” the statement reads.
“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 on the
social media and go about their lawful businesses, as the police and other
security agencies have made necessary arrangements to maintain law and order
across the state.”
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