“They Want to Silence Me!” — Sowore Slams Lagos CP Over ‘Wanted’ Declaration, Says Police Ignored His Calls
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has blasted the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, for allegedly declaring him wanted over claims of inciting public disorder.
Sowore, who reacted on his social media handle on Monday, described the police action as a deliberate attempt to intimidate and silence him after officers disrupted a planned gathering in the Oworonshoki area of Lagos.
“The Lagos Police Commissioner, Moshood Jimoh, has reportedly declared me wanted for ‘disturbance of public peace,’ simply because his men failed to execute an unlawful ‘shoot-on-sight’ order from the IGP,” Sowore stated.
He further revealed that despite several calls to the Commissioner, Jimoh refused to answer, adding that he plans to meet with him soon to clarify the situation.
Earlier, the Lagos Police Command had announced Sowore’s “wanted” status, alleging that he and his associates planned to disrupt major routes in the state, including the Third Mainland Bridge, Lekki Tollgate, and Freedom Park.
“It is only someone who needs examination that would attempt to block such a vital route used by thousands daily,” CP Jimoh told journalists.
The commissioner confirmed that 13 suspects had already been arrested in connection with the planned demonstration, while Sowore allegedly fled. He assured that police operatives had been deployed across key areas to safeguard public infrastructure.
Jimoh also addressed concerns over recent demolitions in the Oworonshoki area, maintaining that all affected residents were duly compensated and warning against using the situation as a pretext for unrest.
“We will not tolerate anyone attempting to destabilize Lagos. Freedom of expression is guaranteed, but it must not threaten public peace,” he emphasized.
Sowore, however, insists the move was politically motivated, calling it an attempt to distort facts and criminalize dissent.
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has blasted the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, for allegedly declaring him wanted over claims of inciting public disorder.
Sowore, who reacted on his social media handle on Monday, described the police action as a deliberate attempt to intimidate and silence him after officers disrupted a planned gathering in the Oworonshoki area of Lagos.
“The Lagos Police Commissioner, Moshood Jimoh, has reportedly declared me wanted for ‘disturbance of public peace,’ simply because his men failed to execute an unlawful ‘shoot-on-sight’ order from the IGP,” Sowore stated.
He further revealed that despite several calls to the Commissioner, Jimoh refused to answer, adding that he plans to meet with him soon to clarify the situation.
Earlier, the Lagos Police Command had announced Sowore’s “wanted” status, alleging that he and his associates planned to disrupt major routes in the state, including the Third Mainland Bridge, Lekki Tollgate, and Freedom Park.
“It is only someone who needs examination that would attempt to block such a vital route used by thousands daily,” CP Jimoh told journalists.
The commissioner confirmed that 13 suspects had already been arrested in connection with the planned demonstration, while Sowore allegedly fled. He assured that police operatives had been deployed across key areas to safeguard public infrastructure.
Jimoh also addressed concerns over recent demolitions in the Oworonshoki area, maintaining that all affected residents were duly compensated and warning against using the situation as a pretext for unrest.
“We will not tolerate anyone attempting to destabilize Lagos. Freedom of expression is guaranteed, but it must not threaten public peace,” he emphasized.
Sowore, however, insists the move was politically motivated, calling it an attempt to distort facts and criminalize dissent.
“They Want to Silence Me!” — Sowore Slams Lagos CP Over ‘Wanted’ Declaration, Says Police Ignored His Calls
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has blasted the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, for allegedly declaring him wanted over claims of inciting public disorder.
Sowore, who reacted on his social media handle on Monday, described the police action as a deliberate attempt to intimidate and silence him after officers disrupted a planned gathering in the Oworonshoki area of Lagos.
“The Lagos Police Commissioner, Moshood Jimoh, has reportedly declared me wanted for ‘disturbance of public peace,’ simply because his men failed to execute an unlawful ‘shoot-on-sight’ order from the IGP,” Sowore stated.
He further revealed that despite several calls to the Commissioner, Jimoh refused to answer, adding that he plans to meet with him soon to clarify the situation.
Earlier, the Lagos Police Command had announced Sowore’s “wanted” status, alleging that he and his associates planned to disrupt major routes in the state, including the Third Mainland Bridge, Lekki Tollgate, and Freedom Park.
“It is only someone who needs examination that would attempt to block such a vital route used by thousands daily,” CP Jimoh told journalists.
The commissioner confirmed that 13 suspects had already been arrested in connection with the planned demonstration, while Sowore allegedly fled. He assured that police operatives had been deployed across key areas to safeguard public infrastructure.
Jimoh also addressed concerns over recent demolitions in the Oworonshoki area, maintaining that all affected residents were duly compensated and warning against using the situation as a pretext for unrest.
“We will not tolerate anyone attempting to destabilize Lagos. Freedom of expression is guaranteed, but it must not threaten public peace,” he emphasized.
Sowore, however, insists the move was politically motivated, calling it an attempt to distort facts and criminalize dissent.
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