In apparent move to stall the proposed rally organised by supporters of Labour Presidential candidate,Peter Obi bid to hold a rally today against court directive,security operatives have taken over the Lekki Toll Gate .
No rally at Lekki Toll Gate, Police tells Obidients
The Lagos Police Command has also warned to deal with individuals or group caught holding rally at the Lekki Toll Gate today.
The Command said it has become necessary to enlighten Nigerians that might converge on the toll gate the legal implementation of doing so.
The Lagos State Police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin said: “A court of competent jurisdiction has ruled that no person is allowed to converge on the Lekki Toll gate for whatever reason.
“In conformity with its mandate to protect life and property, the Lagos State Police Command under the leadership of Abiodun Alabi, will leave no stone unturned in ensuring total compliance with the court order and an emplacement of adequate security in the state.
“While the Command is not averse to the peoples’ right to freedom of assembly and association; and expression, the Command will equally live up to its mandate of ensuring that no person or group of persons is allowed to infringe on the fundamental human rights of others, especially the rights to freedom of movement and right to dignity of human persons, especially under the guise of rally or procession.
“The warning therefore goes that anyone found flouting the court order or infringing on the rights of other Nigerians will be dealt with in accordance with the law,” he said..
Meanwhile, CP Alabi enjoins all peace loving persons to go about their lawful duties without fear of harassment or intimidation, reiterating that adequate security assets have been strategically deployed to ensure the safety and security of Nigerians at designated rally venues and across the state at large.
( The Guardian)
