THE Lagos State Police Command confirmed the arrest of three persons for breaching public order in the state’s Shasha, Akowonjo area.
Those arrested for violating state regulations governing the use of public speakers are Julius Osimirin, 43, Isiaka Kabiru, 16, and Ajewole Ajugba, 42.
The command revealed this today using its official X handle in a statement published by the state Public Police Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin.
Hundeyin stated that the suspects were apprehended at 12:23 p.m. on Abatti Street in Shasha, where they were preparing for their carnival.
The statement read, “Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested three suspects in Shasha, Akowonjo area of Lagos for staging a street carnival in total disregard for existing laws regulating the use of speakers in public in Lagos State.
“The suspects, Julius Osimirin aged 43, Isiaka Kabiru aged 16, and Ajewole Ajugba aged 42 were arrested at about 12:23 p.m. on Abatti Street, Shasha where they were setting the stage for their carnival.”
The command stated that the arrest was “sequel to the directives of the Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoke Fayoade, to the Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi to bring to book any person found attempting to break these laws.”
He noted that “Fayoade had earlier met with organisers of the carnival, advising them on the need to get a hall for their carnival and stay away from shutting down streets or disturbing public peace.”
The three accused will be arraigned in court after the investigations are completed.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency also met with religious leaders to discuss measures to reduce noise pollution from worship centers.
The discussion, held at Alausa, followed an earlier interaction with nightclub and bar owners as part of the agency’s campaign to combat the state’s noise pollution problem.
