Ahead of the nationwide protest billed to start on Tuesday, the Lagos Police Command has warned intending participants to avoid impeding traffic flow.
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police (CP), Adegoke Fayoade, gave the warning through a statement by the command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Sunday.
He warned that anyone or group of persons found infringing on the rights of other citizens would be dealt with in accordance with the law.
The statement assured law-abiding residents that necessary measures had been put in place for their safety and those of their properties, adding that there would be free flow of traffic and a peaceful environment for carrying out their respective lawful duties.
According to the police, the planned strike was capable of grounding commercial activities and obstructing 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.
“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,” it said.
