Hardship: Lagos Police vow to deal with protesters who infringe on rights of others

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, says breakdown of law and order during the proposed nationwide protest scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, will not be tolerated.

Fayoade gave the warning in a statement issued by the state police public relations officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, on the official X handle of the command on Sunday.

The commissioner of police vowed to deal with protesters who infringe on the rights of other Nigerians to move freely.

He urged residents of the state to go about their lawful duties without fear, assuring that the command has deployed adequate security to ensure the safety of lives and property, free flow of traffic and a peaceful environment.

“The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoke Fayoade, mni has assured Lagosians that the Command has put necessary measures in place to ensure safety of lives and property, free flow of traffic and a peaceful environment for carrying out their respective lawful duties.

“This assurance has become imperative following news making the rounds about nationwide protests billed to start on Monday, February 26, 2024, an action capable of grounding commercial activities and obstructing the free flow of traffic.

“The Command will live up to its mandate of ensuring that no person or group of persons is allowed to infringe on the fundamental human rights of others, especially the rights to freedom of movement and right to dignity of human persons.

“CP Adegoke, therefore, warns all intending protesters that anyone found infringing on the rights of other Nigerians will be dealt with in accordance with the law.

“Meanwhile, CP Adegoke once again enjoins all peace-loving Lagosians to go about their lawful duties without fear of harassment or intimidation, reiterating that adequate security assets have been strategically deployed to ensure their safety and security,” the statement read.

The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) had declared a two-day nationwide mass protest for February 27 and 28, 2024, over biting economic hardship being faced by Nigerians.