Lagos Police alert officers ahead of nationwide protest over living costs, free speech

The Lagos State Police Command has placed all its commanders and officers on alert ahead of a planned nationwide protest slated for April 7, 2025.

This directive follows intelligence reports indicating that certain groups, reportedly operating under the banner of civil society organisations, CSOs, are mobilising citizens for demonstrations across the country.

In a circular signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Tijani O. Fatai, the Command warned of coordinated efforts…