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The Lagos State Police Command on Sunday warned some protesters planning to block Third Mainland Bridge and other critical public infrastructure in Lagos over the new Land Use Charge (LUC) of the State Government, saying any attempt to breach public peace will be met with stiff resistance.

The police, in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Chike Oti, said up till now, those behind the planned protest were yet to apply for necessary permit, and that it was in their interest to follow the rule of law to ventilate whatever grievances with government.

According to the statement, Oti said: "The attention of Lagos State Police Command has been drawn to the news making the rounds that a group of persons under the sponsorship of some mischief makers, and who are masquerading as civil rights activists, intends to block the Third Mainland Bridge and occupy some critical public infrastructures in Lagos to protest the increase in the Land Use Charge by the government of Lagos state.

"The Command wishes to warn those concerned that any attempt by any individual or group of persons to cause a breach of the peace or infringe on the rights of others to pursue their daily aspirations, would be met with stiff resistance."

While recalling a recent protest by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikeja branch on the new LUC, the police spokesman said it was important for the necessary application to that effect to be made to prevent the protest from being hijacked by hoodlums which ultimately would threaten the peace of the State.

"As it stands, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State has not received a single application from any group wishing to carry out protest in any part of the state. It is therefore advised that these individuals wanting to protest government decision should consult with the police as it was the case with the Nigeria Bar Association before they carried out their very peaceful protest for which the police provided the needed security and ensured it was not hijacked by hoodlums.

"Once again, the Command wishes to reiterate that it would not allow any group of protesters to compromise the peace in Lagos State in whatever guise. Any group of persons that feel strongly against any policies of the government should explore the judiciary option instead of endangering the public peace," Oti said.

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Looks like ambode is starting to become a tyrant

Please I need people that knows about this to enlighten me,do people that protest in develop countries do take permission from police first?

BabaOwen:
Please I need people that knows about this to enlighten me,do people that protest in develop countries do take permission from police first?

I Think I am also interested

Fashola!!! This ambode want to spoil your good legacy and work u started in Lagos. Come and warn him. He is adhering to his oga at d top tunumbu

Empty Pumpkin head governor..Pig.Dirty governor married to a jezebeelic entity.

Now the real Ambode is evolving I don't know how APC in Lagos will survive this one from this big headed Governor messing up his last goodwill with the people and increasing the adrenaline of Lagosians against his party

Eko!!!

Now they won't even let you protest!! (in the so-called home of intellectual fortitude and democracy).

Pikin wey him mama give heavy beating come tell d pikin say - "if I hear PIM!"

Lagos people too dey form "woke" meanwhile una be indentured servants at best and itenerant slaves at worst.

Pele oh!

Meanwhile una go still do 'ajo' contribute for dis Visionscape N85b money....

https://www.nairaland.com/4399306/inside-lagos-visionscape-deal-costs

Bnenzzy101:
Fashola!!! This ambode want to spoil your good legacy and work u started in Lagos. Come and warn him. He is adhering to his oga at d top tunumbu

fashola was not better, he only use the hyping medium, the media better.

Ratello:
Now the real Ambode is evolving I don't know how APC in Lagos will survive this one from this big headed Governor messing up his last goodwill with the people and increasing the adrenaline of Lagosians against his party

which lagosian,the ones that would have made the difference because they are discerning don't vote it is the miscreants, agbero, nurtw people, the poor market women, and their party faithfuls who do not have the analytical mind to realise the import of their decisions but guided by the .miniscule handouts they receive are the ones voting.