Lagos police commissioner declares Sowore wanted

Police in Lagos, on Monday, declared activist, Omoyele Sowore, wanted for allegedly planning to incite public disorder and obstructing major roads in the state.

State Commissioner of Police, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, announced this to journalists at the Iyana-Oworo section of the Third Mainland Bridge.

The Lagos police boss said the Command was closing in on Sowore and others accused of coordinating activities intended to disrupt public peace.

Compol Jimoh said, “Sowore should surrender at the nearest police station or face arrest wherever he is found.

“Anyone attempting to cause disturbance or block our roads will face the full weight of the law.”

The Lagos police chief said intelligence reports indicated plans by Sowore and his associates to stage demonstrations at strategic locations, including Third Mainland Bridge, Lekki Tollgate and Freedom Park.