The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare
Jimoh, has reaffirmed that the activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele
Sowore, remains wanted by the police.
Jimoh, who appeared on Channels Television’s
Sunrise Daily on Wednesday, said the police would take all lawful measures
to arrest Sowore, who is accused of “causing a disturbance of public peace” and
planning to obstruct traffic on Lagos’ Third Mainland Bridge.
“My declaration that Sowore is wanted is still in
force,” the Police Commissioner said.
He explained that Sowore’s lawyer had contacted him
via text message on Monday, indicating that the activist would report to the
State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), but noted that he had failed to
do so.
“Throughout yesterday, he has failed to report, and we
are going to do everything within the ambit of the law to get him arrested,
investigated, and prosecuted for these offences,” Jimoh stated.
The commissioner maintained that he acted within his
powers to declare Sowore wanted and urged anyone disputing the move to seek
legal redress.
Denies ‘Shoot on Sight’ Order
Jimoh also dismissed Sowore’s claim that the
Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, had issued an order for
him to be shot on sight.
He described the allegation as “false, mischievous,
and a major misinformation,” insisting that the IGP would never issue such an
order.
“The Inspector General of Police will never give such
an order and has never given such an order,” Jimoh said. “That is where people
will know that Sowore, in all ramifications, is planning, and has even begun to
put plans in place, to cause mayhem across Lagos.”
The Police Commissioner said the claim was intended to
incite public unrest, stressing that the police would continue to uphold law
and order across Lagos State.
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