US EditionSowore Explains Why Police Declared Him Wanted
Omoyele Sowore is wanted for allegedly inciting protests against Lagos demolition, with police aiming to prevent traffic disruptions on the Third Mainland Bridge.
- On Monday, the Lagos State Police Command declared Omoyele Sowore wanted over alleged public disturbance, while Lagos State Commissioner of Police Olorundare Jimoh had cautioned him against protests and Sowore was reportedly absent during the protest.
- The demolition in Oworonshoki was part of the state government urban modernization project, and Sowore had penultimate week threatened to protest these demolitions.
- Movement members on Monday defied police directives and embarked on a peaceful protest, while anti‑riot police and state taskforce operatives fired tear gas and a heavy presence was seen at Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos.
- Police said the disruption on Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos would be a serious felony and cause hardship for commuters and visitors.
- Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist and former presidential candidate, reportedly flew in from Abuja but did not disembark, raising police concerns during the protest period.
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Sowore explains why police declared him wanted
Activist politician, Omoyele Sowore, has reacted after the Lagos State Police Commissioner, Moshood Jimoh, declared him wanted for disturbance of public peace. Sowore explained that he was declared wanted due to the commissioner’s inability to execute the shoot on sight order issued by by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. Posting on X, Sowore expressed readiness to meet with the CP to address the issue. He wrote: “The Lagos Poli…
BREAKING: Lagos Police Declare Sowore Wanted
The Lagos State Police Command has declared human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, wanted over alleged public disturbance. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Olorundare Jimoh, had earlier cautioned Sowore against mobilizing protests over the recent demolition of buildings in Oworonshoki area of Lagos. Sowore, also the organizer of the ‘Take It Back Movement’, had penultimate week threatened to stage a prot…
Lagos police warn Sowore, others against Oworonshoki protest
The police said they have deployed personnel massively to prevent disruption and safeguard critical national infrastructure. The post Lagos police warn Sowore, others against Oworonshoki protest appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Lagos Police Declare Sowore Wanted - Newsmakers
Femi Ashekun/ The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, has declared human rights activist and journalist, Omoyele Sowore, wanted for alleged public disturbance and planning to obstruct traffic in Lagos. Addressing journalists on Monday, Jimoh said the police had deployed personnel massively to prevent damage to properties during protests, warning that Sowore must report […] The post Lagos Police Declare Sowore Wanted appeared first…
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