Detained #FearlessInOctober protesters released on bail: Police
The police command in Lagos State has released the nine protesters arrested during the #FearlessInOctober demonstrations on October 2 in Lagos.
Police operatives arrested the suspects at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park in the Ojota area of the state and detained them for alleged breaches of public peace.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos.
He said the state’s Commissioner of Police, Olarenwaju Ishola, ordered the release of the suspects after discussing with one of the protest organisers, Omoyele Sowore, in his office.
“In the spirit of camaraderie and bolstering trust between the police and civil society organisations, CP Ishola has directed that the persons arrested on October 2 for causing a breach of public peace under the guise of protesting be granted bail with immediate effect.
“The CP gave the directive today during the visit of Comrade Omoyele Sowore to his office at the Command Headquarters, Ikeja.
“The arrested persons have since been handed over to Comrade Sowore,” the police spokesperson said.
He said the CP assured residents that the Lagos State Police Command under his watch will continue to prioritise their safety and security at all times.
(NAN)
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