CP Jimoh, Segalink, Other Activists Condemn ‘Nuisance Activism’, Reaffirm Commitment to Law and Order in Lagos
…Sowore remains wanted in Lagos, says Police Commissioner
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, has reiterated that law and order remain non-negotiable in Lagos State, warning that public disturbances disguised as activism will no longer be tolerated.
The Commissioner made this known on Monday during a strategic meeting held at the Lagos Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, with prominent human rights activist Dr. Segun Awosanya (Segalink), Barr. Bernard Onigah, and other civil society advocates. The meeting, attended by the CP’s management team including DCP Khan Salihu and several Area and Tactical Commanders, sought to strengthen collaboration between the police and genuine activists to maintain peace and civic responsibility across the state.
Speaking at the session, CP Jimoh emphasized that Omoyele Sowore remains a wanted person in Lagos, reaffirming that the command would not allow any individual or group to compromise public safety or disrupt essential infrastructure in the name of protest.
“The Third Mainland Bridge is an infrastructure built with taxpayers’ money. A threat to that bridge is a threat to the economy of Nigeria and to everyone who depends on it. Section 215 of the Constitution mandates me to take pre-emptive measures. The bridge is not designed to carry stationary weight, and during the last incident, we recorded cases of citizens fainting. We cannot allow that to happen again,” he declared.
While commending Dr. Awosanya for his longstanding contribution to police reforms, CP Jimoh assured that the command remains committed to transparency, accountability, and ongoing reform initiatives, but will continue to act decisively against any threat to national security or public peace.
On his part, Dr. Segun Awosanya (Segalink) — renowned for his role in initiating the #EndSARS reform movement — threw his weight behind the Commissioner’s firm stance, condemning what he described as “nuisance activism” that thrives on chaos, misinformation, and financial opportunism.
“Many people today go into activism for personal gain or notoriety. They don’t understand patriotism. We are still recovering from the destruction caused by lawlessness in the past. Law and order must prevail, and anyone who positions themselves as being above the law will soon realize that the law exists,” Awosanya said.
He reaffirmed his group’s commitment to supporting the Lagos Police Command’s reform agenda, adding that the focus must remain on peacebuilding, civic education, and responsible citizen engagement.
In his closing remarks, CP Jimoh described Awosanya as a “vanguard of change”, emphasizing that police-civilian dialogue will continue — but not at the expense of Nigeria’s peace and development.
“The Lagos Command will continue to uphold citizens’ rights while ensuring that the city remains safe for residents, investors, and the nation at large,” he added.
The police chief maintained that Sowore’s wanted status remains active, dismissing attempts to politicize the issue as “social media theatrics.” He warned that anyone found attempting to incite unrest under any guise will face the full weight of the law.
“No individual is above the law. We will not allow anyone’s misguided actions to endanger the peace and investments of Lagos State,” CP Jimoh concluded.
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