The Lagos State Police Command has released all arrested individuals that participated in the ongoing protest against hardship in the state.
The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Lagos.
“All protesters arrested on Thursday were released same Thursday.
“The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Adegoke Fayoade, called the State CID to order for their release,” he said.
One of those leading the protests, Inibehe Effiong, told the gathering at Gani Fawehinmi Park that no fewer than 12 protesters were arrested on Thursday.
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Effiong, however, later corroborated the police spokesperson’s claim that all those arrested had been released.
He commended the police and other security agents for their professional handling of the protest in the state.
The #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters on Friday gathered in front of Park in Ojota for the second day.
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police was present at the protest to supervise and prevent any potential takeover by hoodlums.
The Commissioner of Police was reported to have provided water and snacks for the protesters.
The protesters earlier suspended their agitations for a while to observe Jumat prayers at the park.
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