The Nigeria Police and some other security agencies have cordoned Gani Fawehinmi Park in Lagos to prevent the planned rally of Oodua Republic agitators from taking place. NAN reports that the service lane of the Ojota-Ikorodu road was blocked by some of the vehicles, forcing commercial vehicles coming from Ketu to Maryland to take the expressway. As at press time, everywhere was calm and there were no signs of protesters around, while heavy security presence was also observed at Maryland. NAN recalled that on Friday, the police and other security agencies embarked on a show of force to warn the agitators. xThe Spokesman for the Lagos Police Command, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the show of force was to confirm their preparedness and commitment to the protection of lives and property of residents in Lagos State.

Source: The Guardian July 03, 2021 11:15 UTC