The Lagos State Police Command has mobilised heavily armed policemen comprising men of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) to patrol Lagos ahead of Independence Day rally by Peter Obi’s supporters at the Lekki Toll Gate.
As at press time, the operatives of the RRS and Taskforce have taken vantage positions at the toll gate to stop Obi’s supporters from converging there on Saturday.
Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday, ordered the Labour Party presidential candidate and his supporters not to converge on or stage a rally at the tollgate.
The court ordered the Inspector General of Police and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police to enforce the order.
The court said Obi’s supporters must not stop at the tollgate but could march through it while the police are to ensure compliance.
In line with the order, the State police commissioner, Abiodun Alabi ordered well armed RRS and Taskforce operatives to patrol around the metropolis in a show-of-force.
CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi is presently leading RRS team and Lagos Taskforce on convoy patrol of the city.
Police’s spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin said law abiding citizens were encouraged to go about their lawful businesses.