The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Agbetokun, on Tuesday met lawyers and activists who have come out in support of the peaceful protest planned by young Nigerians against government policies.
The virtual meeting was also attended by Mr Egbetokun, police spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi, Senior Advocates Femi Falana and Ebun Adegboruwa, as well as human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong.
Mr Effiong, who pledged to extend legal aid to arrested protesters, provided some details of the discussions held at the meeting.
He wrote on X, “When I was invited to speak, I specifically asked the IGP if he was aware of the video in circulation where some thugs in Lagos are threatening violence on protesters and warning people not to attend the protest?”
“I also asked him if he would direct the film? Lagos State Commissioner of Police The arrest of the said goons was done to stop those who are planning to create unrest. Sadly, the IGP did not answer this particular question even though other participants reminded him of my question.”

A video is trending on social media where some thugs are threatening to attack protesters in Lagos and warning Lagos residents not to protest.
The police have not yet released their version of what happened at the meeting.
It is believed that this meeting is part of the Nigerian government's plan. of the government Efforts are being made to prevent planned protests by young Nigerians from turning violent.
Young Nigerians, mobilising on social media, have vowed to continue protests on Thursday despite calls to the contrary from the government, traditional rulers and clerics.
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The protesters are demanding economic reforms, including a rollback of the government's decision to remove petrol subsidies, which led to a 300 per cent rise in petrol prices last year.
Government policies have caused the prices of goods and services to rise sharply over the past year, leading to Nigeria’s worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation.
Details later…
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