Lagos Police declare Sowore wanted over alleged public disturbance

 

The Lagos State Police Command has declared activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, wanted for allegedly attempting to incite public unrest over the recent demolition of houses in Oworonshoki.

Commissioner of Police, Olorundare Jimoh, said Sowore ignored repeated warnings not to mobilize protests following the state government’s demolition exercise, which officials described as part of an urban renewal project.

Despite the caution, members of Sowore’s Take It Back Movement reportedly staged a peaceful protest on Monday. Security operatives later dispersed the crowd with tear gas, while Sowore himself was said to be absent.

Addressing journalists, the Police Commissioner accused Sowore of plotting to disrupt traffic on the Third Mainland Bridge and cause chaos in the city. “He has put plans in motion to obstruct movement on the bridge, which is a serious offence. We will not allow that to happen. We are closing in on him, and wherever he is, we will get him,” Jimoh said.

He further alleged that Sowore flew into Lagos from Abuja but avoided appearing at the protest site. “He didn’t come down because he is afraid. We have it on video,” the CP added.

A heavy police presence was observed around major parts of Lagos, including the Third Mainland Bridge, to forestall any renewed protest or disturbance.