Despite the warning from the Nigerian police, Lagos State residents on Monday hit the streets to protest against the high level of hardship in the nation.
The ongoing protest was facilitated by a human rights group identified as the ‘Take It Back Movement’.
This protest was held against the warning issued by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, on Sunday.
According to him, the police are aware of the plan by some people to protest in the state and will ensure that necessary measures are put in place for the safety of the lives and property of Lagosians.
He stressed that nothing would hinder the free flow of traffic or a peaceful environment to let residents carry out their lawful duties.
The protesters, who hit the street of Lagos a few hours to the planned mass protest scheduled for February 27 and 28 by the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, were seen carrying placards with various inscriptions which expressed their grievances, at the Ojuelegba Under Bridge area of the state.
