The Lagos State Police Command has declared activist Omoyele Sowore wanted for allegedly planning to incite public unrest and obstruct major roads across the state.
Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olohundare Jimoh, made the announcement on Monday while addressing journalists at the Iyana-Oworo section of the Third Mainland Bridge.
He stated that the Command was closing in on Sowore and others accused of coordinating activities aimed at disrupting public peace.
“Sowore should surrender at the nearest police station or face arrest wherever he is found. Anyone attempting to cause disturbance or block our roads will face the full weight of the law,” the police commissioner warned.
Jimoh explained that intelligence reports had revealed plans by Sowore and his associates to stage protests at key locations, including the Third Mainland Bridge, Lekki Tollgate, and Freedom Park.
What you should know
Omoyele Sowore, a well-known activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, has frequently clashed with Nigerian authorities over his calls for nationwide protests.
His latest declaration as wanted follows renewed concerns over potential unrest in Lagos.
