Fatai Owosen the Lagos State Police Commissioner says he will not allow the planned protest against the Federal Government slated for February 5 to hold.
A Popular musician, TuFace Idibia called for protest over the state of the nation, using his social media platforms to appeal to his supporters to join the movement.
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Owoseni, said that there was no official request from the protesters notifying security agencies of their plan,and that intelligence report indicates that criminals might hijack the process.
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.
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.”
