The Lagos State Police Command says that the news on Social Media about purported Protest in Lagos Lekki Toll Gate are Fake.
Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Muyiwa Adejobi said this in a statement on Monday in Lagos.
Adejobi said a viral video of a protest at Lekki Tollgate, Lagos State, purported to have been staged today 7th December, 2020 is video released during the recent violent Endsars protest before the Lekki Tollgate plaza was set ablaze by the violent protesters on 21st October, 2020.
He added that the Command advised Lagosians to disregard the message circulating in social media describing it as fake news to create tension and destabilise security network in the state.
"The command also urges the general public to regard the video as baseless and mischievous" he said.
He said, "the command also wishes to appeal to the general public to remain calm and go about their lawful businesses as the police is prepared to deal decisively, within the ambit of the law, with any act of lawlessness that could lead to break down of law and order in the state".
