Breaking: Security Operatives Take Over Lagos Protest Ground

Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota, Lagos, where Nigerian youths had planned to stage the June 12 protest has been surrounded by security operatives

It was gathered that three Hilux Vehicles and two armoured tanks were spotted at the scene.

It was reported that the security operatives stopped three people from accessing the park

At the scene of the protest was an armoured tank and five Hilux Vehicles patrolled the area.

However, it was stated by The Lagos State Police Command that it is unaware of any planned protests by any group/groups on June 12 Democracy Day.

According to the spokesman of the command, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Friday, stated that the Lagos State Police Command promised the residents of the state of safety during the June 12 celebrations

The Commissioner of Police in Lagos, Hakeem Odumosu, called on the people of the state to stay away from the protest.

“The police and other security agencies have made necessary arrangements to maintain law and order across the state,” he said.