Lagos Police Commissioner, Olohundare Jimoh, has reiterated that Omoyele Sowore remains a wanted individual, despite attempts to engage with the police. The commissioner made this clear during a meeting with human rights activist Dr. Segun Awosanya, also known as Segalink, at the police command headquarters.
Dr. Awosanya, a prominent figure in the #EndSARS reform movement, expressed support for the police’s firm actions, including preventing protests on the Third Mainland Bridge. He criticized those who exploit activism for personal gain, stating that some individuals are more interested in receiving grants than promoting patriotism.
The activist emphasized his group’s commitment to maintaining law and order, referencing the devastating impact of previous civil disobedience in Lagos. “We have not yet recovered from the things that have been destroyed,” he said, adding that lawlessness would not be tolerated.
Commissioner Jimoh welcomed Dr. Awosanya’s support, acknowledging his historical role in police reform. He emphasized the need for public enlightenment and transparency but stressed that national security and critical infrastructure must not be compromised.
The police command defended its response to the planned protest on the Third Mainland Bridge, citing concerns about the bridge’s structural integrity and potential economic impact. The commissioner reiterated his duty to take pre-emptive action, referencing reports of citizens fainting during previous incidents.
CP Jimoh dismissed attempts by Sowore to engage with the police as “social media theatrics,” insisting that the individual should surrender to the authorities. “Sowore still remains a wanted person in Lagos for acts that can cause mayhem, destruction of public and private property,” he said, vowing to protect Lagos’s investments.
