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Activist politician Omoyele Sowore has responded after the Lagos State Police Commissioner, Moshood Jimoh, labeled him as wanted for disturbing public peace.
Sowore clarified that he was declared wanted due to the commissioner's failure to carry out the shoot-on-sight order issued by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
In a post on X, Sowore expressed his willingness to meet with the Commissioner of Police to discuss the matter.
He stated: “The Lagos Police Commissioner, Moshood Jimoh, has reportedly declared me ‘wanted’ for ‘disturbance of public peace,’ allegedly due to his officers’ failure to enforce a ‘shoot on sight’ order given by his unlawful IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, in Oworonsoki today.
“Despite my numerous attempts to reach out to the Nigeria Police Force @PoliceNG Commissioner Jimoh, he has not responded to my calls; however, I intend to meet with him soon to discuss his declaration. #RevolutionNow.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Omoyele Sowore declared wanted?
He was declared wanted due to alleged disturbance of public peace, linked to the police's failure to execute a shoot-on-sight order.
What does Sowore plan to do about this declaration?
Sowore intends to meet with the Police Commissioner to discuss the declaration and address the issues surrounding it.
