The Lagos State Police Command has said that there was no protest or gathering at the Lekki toll gate in Lagos on Monday, December 7, 2020.

The Command said this in reaction to a viral video of a protest at the Lekki toll gate purported to have been staged today, December 7, 2020.

The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO Olumuyiwa Adejobi, urged the public to disregard the video which it says “could lead to break down of law and order in the state.”

Adejobi said that “the video was one of the viral videos released during the recent violent EndSARS protest before the Lekki Tollgate plaza was set ablaze by the violent protesters on 21st October, 2020.

“The command therefore urges the general public to regard the video as baseless and mischievous. 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.

“The Command wishes to debunk the fake video that has been circulated to create tension and destabilise security network in the state within the ambit of the law, with any act of lawlessness that could lead to break down of law and order in the state.”

POLICE PRESS RELEASE, LAGOS STATE COMMAND, DATED 7TH DECEMBER 2020.
NO PROTEST, GATHERING IN LAGOS STATE POLICE
The attention of the Lagos State Police Command has been drawn to a viral video of a protest at Lekki Tollgate…

— Gbenga Omotoso (@gbenga_omo) December 7, 2020