Police drop plan to halt mass protest led by 2face, promises protection

The Lagos State Police Command has decided to rescind its earlier plan to halt the proposed mass protest led by 2face.

The State Commissioner of Police (CP) Fatai Owoseni, said it has rescinded its decision to prevent the February 6th demonstrations scheduled to take off at the National Stadium, Lagos.

Speaking to newsmen after a meeting with the organisers of the mass protests, the CP said; “We had a meeting with the protesters and we explained to them why we advised against the protest. A pro-government group wants to protest that same day and we don’t want a situation where there would be friction.

“We also don’t want hooligans to hijack the process and injure the protesters. After explaining to them, they said they will go back and discuss with others. They said if they decide to go ahead, they won’t demonstrate but would assemble at a point and read their demands.

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“That notwithstanding, we have resolved to provide security for them. It is our responsibility and we won’t shy away from it. We will ensure trouble makers do not hijack the process.” He added.

Recall that the commissioner had earlier hinted that the police will not allow the march go as planned, for fear that it might be hijacked by miscreants, who will use the opportunity to perpetuate evil intents.

Owoseni also earlier explained that the Benue-State born artist does not have the capacity to control the kind of crowd expected for the protest, and as such the police had to be proactive to shut it down.

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