The Lagos State Police Command says its operatives have been deployed to prevent any unlawful disruption on the Third Mainland Bridge, following reports of a planned protest by youths from the Oworonshoki area.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, in a statement today said the force is aware of information circulating regarding a planned disruption on the Third Mainland Bridge by some youths in the Oworonshoki area.
Adebisi assured the public that adequate security measures have been put in place to maintain law and order.
The police authorities also encouraged Lagos residents to go about their lawful activities without fear.
Meanwhile, Justice Adegboyega Balogun of the State High Court had issued an interim order stopping further demolition of properties in parts of Oworonsoki, following complaints by affected residents who denied receiving any compensation.
However, human rights lawyer and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, accused the State Government of demolishing at least 100 properties in flagrant disregard to court order.
