Technocrat Media, Lagos
Over the reopening Lekki tollgate for operations, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi, has warned residents against protests at the Lekki/Ikoyi link bridge.
Lekki Concession Company (LCC) had reopened and commenced tolling operations at the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge on Friday according to TheCable.
In October 2020, LCC had suspended its operations at the Lekki tollgate after the shooting of #EndSARS protesters.
Reacting to the development, some residents of the area at a stakeholders’ meeting told LCC and the Lagos State government not to reopen the facility.
Suspecting that this might lead to another protest, Mr Alabi said intending protesters found infringing on the rights of other Nigerians will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
In a statement released by Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos police spokesperson, the commissioner of police said protesting at the tollgate is capable of grounding commercial activities in the area and obstructing the flow of traffic.
He advised Lagos residents to go about their lawful duties without fear of harassment and intimidation because the force will ensure the safety of lives and property.
“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,” he said.
“CP Alabi, therefore, warns all intending protesters that anyone found infringing on the rights of other Nigerians will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
“Meanwhile, CP Alabi once again enjoins all peace-loving Lagosians to go about their lawful duties without fear of harassment or intimidation, reiterating that adequate security assets have been strategically deployed to ensure their safety and security.”
[TheCable]
Editor’s note: The image is only used for illustration not the purposely current situation of the facility. It was first used by Premium Times.
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