The Lagos State Police Command has warned against any protest today, Friday, July 16, 2021, even as the organisers of another Yoruba Nation rally vowed to go ahead in spite of the threat from the police.
The police said intelligence gathered indicated that some elements were mobilizing for a mega rally in the state on Friday despite the arrest of some agitators at the July 3 rally which took place at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park, Ojota.
The police command, in a statement issued and made available to reporters on Thursday evening, urged parents and guardians to warn their children and ward against taking part in any protest.
“The Command strongly warns against any rally or mass gathering in any part of Lagos State, as such will be tantamount to jeopardising the security system of the country at this moment and expose the participants of the proposed rally and innocent people of Lagos State to avoidable deaths, and other social/economic vices.
“The Police and other security agencies in the state have been on red alert to prevent any unlawful rally and lawlessness in any part of the state, while parents and guardians are urged to warn their children and wards not to involve themselves in any protest which will alter the unity of the country.
“The ugly incident recorded at the Oodua Republic Rally of 3rd July, 2021, at the same area of Ojota, Lagos State, is still fresh in our memories, let alone the massive destruction of lives and properties experienced during the October 2020 End SARS violent protest in Lagos State.”
