The Lagos State Police Commissioner Fatai Owoseni on Wednesday said he will not allow the planned protest against the Federal Government slated for February 5 to hold in the state.

Popular musician, TuFace Idibia who joined the call for protest by some concerned Nigerians over the state of the nation, had used his social media platforms to appeal to his supporters to join the movement.

But Owoseni, who had earlier stated that there was no official request from the protesters notifying security agencies of their plan, said Wednesday that intelligence report indicates that criminals might hijack the process.

According to the police chief, the command wasn’t ready for that kind of demonstration and as such would not allow it to hold

He said no matter how good an intention is, hoodlums would always find a way to harass, rob and attack innocent members of the public, who may wish to go about their Lawful duty.

Owoseni said: “Information reaching us revealed that some hoodlums are planning to hijack the peaceful protest. And as such, we won’t allow it to hold in Lagos. We know that Tuface do not have the capacity to contain such a crowd and we will not fold our hands and watch while things go out of hand.”

At a press conference held earlier in the week, Owoseni said: “The Civil Society had said that they do not need police permission to carry out any peaceful protest, but they should also be aware that there might be those who share an opposing view. This set of persons may want to disrupt the peaceful demonstration and would want to attack demonstrators.

“This is why we advise individuals or group of persons who may wish to embark on civil demonstration to inform the police so that adequate security arrangement would be provided.”


http://thenationonlineng.net/lagos-police-vows-to-stop-tufaces-protest/

but y is d govt. scared of this said protest? ...the same govt that staged diff protest in diff part of the country during d last administration. ..1million march for burahi comes to mind

#IstandwithTuface... Enoughisenough

Dumb decision. Even if they dont apply, the buzz about it should be enough for you and instead of stopping a march/protest, why not just put men on standby and ensure that it is safe…

People are just silly around here

is this democracy or crazy demo

Government of the fools

police, always them get talks for mouth, all the one them they thief they hijack for Lagos wetin don come out. Make una allow 2baba abeg.

but why is apc government afraid of this protest.they know they av failed nd are doin everything to stop the protest.or its now a crime to protest in Nigeria


istandwithtuface

Mynd44:
Dumb decision. Even if they dont apply, the buzz about it should be enough for you and instead of stopping a march/protest, why not just put men on standby and ensure that it is safe…

People are just silly around here

Are you in support of the protest.? Yes or No

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NgeneUkwenu:
This is what you get when you allow a Criminal like Fayose to hijack a noble cause!

I urge the police to maintain peace and order on the day of the political protest!

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Mtchew
I don tire for dis boy/girl

Intelligence report indicates that criminal policemen might hijack the process.

Mynd44:
Dumb decision. Even if they dont apply, the buzz about it should be enough for you and instead of stopping a march/protest, why not just put men on standby and ensure that it is safe…

People are just silly around here

A typical Nigeria police always thinking from their anus

NgeneUkwenu what sayest thou or are you joning mouthaction laurenta

NgeneUkwenu:
This is what you get when you allow a Criminal like Fayose to hijack a noble cause!

I urge the police to maintain peace and order on the day of the political protest!

Is fayose not a Nigerian again

Good

I guess it will be shooting practice for the police then, they are known for shooting unharmed protesters.

This might also be the reason why Nigerians always adapt to hardship, the zeal of protests and expressions has been killed by the brutal force of security agents.

engineerboat:


Is fayose not a Nigerian again

Remind me those, the protest was initially meant for?

Zombie don hijack the thread!

I laughed at the mumuness of that police officer as if hes not living among the people

When its time, Nigerians will be forced to dare those idiot law enforcement agents and let them realize that they are human like all other civilians

#Nonsense

Mynd44:
Dumb decision. Even if they dont apply, the buzz about it should be enough for you and instead of stopping a march/protest, why not just put men on standby and ensure that it is safe…

People are just silly around here

Am surprised...

Mynd44:
Dumb decision. Even if they dont apply, the buzz about it should be enough for you and instead of stopping a march/protest, why not just put men on standby and ensure that it is safe…

People are just silly around here

Incompetence worries our millitary personnel!
They've never been trained to escort a thousand man rally so afraid is worrying them!
Nigeria Police pls #GrowUp

NgeneUkwenu:


Remind me those, the protest was initially meant for?

Against bad governance.

For your information fayose is not going yo be part of the protest.

NgeneUkwenu:
This is what you get when you allow a Criminal like Fayose to hijack a noble cause!

I urge the police to maintain peace and order on the day of the political protest!

Fayose is better than 1000 Buhari de dullard

Daft excuse: "information reaching us revealed that some hoodlums are planning to hijack the peaceful protest"

Ha haha.

Why not go and hijack the hoodlums now, mr CP, since got your information on time,.

Many will die avoidably from 2face partisan protest and he may end up in jail for instigating crisis. If the protest wasn't a PDP backed one people wouldn't mind but as long as it is partisan APC supporters will likely confront them leading to deaths and arson.

Sounds illegal they can't stop their protest. They should simply make sure they don't obstruct traffic and keep peace. How did you guys not know about the protest don't you guys check socoal media.

But Owoseni, who had earlier stated that there was no official request from the protesters notifying security agencies of their plan, said Wednesday that intelligence report indicates that criminals might hijack the process.

According to the police chief, the command wasn’t ready for that kind of demonstration and as such would not allow it to hold

Abagworo:
Many will die avoidably from 2face partisan protest and he may end up in jail for instigating crisis. If the protest wasn't a PDP backed one people wouldn't mind but as long as it is partisan APC supporters will likely confront them leading to deaths and arson.

whats the motive behind 2012 protest?
hows Nigerian economy in the year 2012?

watching

NgeneUkwenu:
This is what you get when you allow a Criminal like Fayose to hijack a noble cause!

I urge the police to maintain peace and order on the day of the political protest!

Ur reasoning is short.. like u never see obama in public restaurant b4..n wah ll u say.. Ode.. Cus fayose na govnor so he should not eat publicly anymore black mentality

Hahaha!! It was expected!!!

NgeneUkwenu:
This is what you get when you allow a Criminal like Fayose to hijack a noble cause!

I urge the police to maintain peace and order on the day of the political protest!

Continue hailing PMB into deeper failure!!! Those of you that have sold your conscience for a morsel of porridge!!

Abagworo:
Many will die avoidably from 2face partisan protest and he may end up in jail for instigating crisis. If the protest wasn't a PDP backed one people wouldn't mind but as long as it is partisan APC supporters will likely confront them leading to deaths and arson.

Why must APC confront them? How many did PDP confront in 2012? Seems y'all APC stalwarts cannot handle criticisms when it is your turn but can dish it out when you are in opposition.

Edit: Be that as it may, there's a certain hypocrisy I'd like to point out. The same people angry that the police are about to turn this megaprotest violent are the same people who cheered when there was a peaceful protest embarked upon by the Igbos and were murdered by security forces instead of making sure there's no lootingof properties by hoodlums as opined by a certain mod above. Of course, y'all can argue that it was far from peaceful, your opinion but remember this was what they wanted. For their voices to be heard.

I just hope this protest goes as planned!!!!