Armed security operatives have arrived at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos State ahead of the rally planned by supporters of the Labour Party’s Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, which has been fixed for Saturday October 1st
The armed officers were deployed to Lekki toll gate and other strategic areas in Lagos to maintain and enforce the law ahead of Peter obi rally
Recall that the party and it’s supporters has scheduled 1st of October, Nigeria’s independent Day celebration for it’s mega rally ahead of the 2023 general election
Among other things while the government of the state deployed the security operative to the toll gate is to protect the lives and properties of the residents of lagos state.
Also, that they don’t want a repeat or celebration of 2020 “ENDSARS” protest under a political disguise
The Lagos Police Command has also warned to deal with individuals or groups caught holding rally at the Lekki Toll Gate Tomorrow.
The Command said it has become necessary to enlighten Nigerians that might converge on the toll gate the legal implementation of doing so.
The Lagos State Police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin said: “A court of competent jurisdiction has ruled that no person is allowed to converge on the Lekki Toll gate for whatever reason. “In conformity with its mandate to protect life and property, the Lagos State Police Command under the leadership of Abiodun Alabi, will leave no stone unturned in ensuring total compliance with the court order and an emplacement of adequate security in the state. “While the Command is not averse to the peoples’ right to freedom of assembly and association; and expression, the Command will equally 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, especially under the guise of rally or procession.
“The warning therefore goes that anyone found flouting the court order or infringing on the rights of other Nigerians will be dealt with in accordance with the law. Meanwhile, CP Alabi enjoins all peace loving persons to go about their lawful duties without fear of harassment or intimidation, reiterating that adequate security assets have been strategically deployed to ensure the safety and security of Nigerians at designated rally venues and across the state at large
