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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that #Endbadgovernance protesters on Friday gathered in front of the Gani Fawehunmi Park in Ojota, Lagos State, continuing the high-profile protest against poverty.
The protesters, who claim to be concerned about Nigeria’s problems, said their stance on the protest has not changed.
NAN reports that the teams had earlier spent about three hours at the busy Ojota-Ikorodu, refusing to enter the park, before shifting to the area at about 11:03 a.m.
Previously, protesters had claimed there were agents around the park plotting to attack them.
Speaking on behalf of the park security personnel, the Assistant Commissioner of Police, F Ikeja Zone Commander, Paul Okafor, assured the protesters of their safety.
“We have deployed police officers and other security personnel to protect you.
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“We are awaiting the arrival of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Adegoke Fayode, who will address you all when he arrives.
“We urge all protesters to exercise their rights within the law. Troublemakers are not welcome here.
“Another group came here earlier, wanting to cause trouble, but I spoke to them and they left. Everything is fine,” he said.
NAN further reports that personnel from the Police, Ministry of State Security, Civil Defence, Lagos State Task Force, Lagos State Community Safety Corps are on the scene to provide security while personnel from OP MESA, the military component of the state’s security architecture, are also patrolling the area.
NAN reports that a DJ was at the venue playing different carnival songs for the protesters.
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