- Upon the conclusion of investigations, the three suspects will be arraigned in court
The Lagos State Police Command reported the arrest of three individuals in the Shasha, Akowonjo area for causing public disturbance.
The individuals—Julius Osimirin (43), Isiaka Kabiru (16), and Ajewole Ajugba (42)—were apprehended for violating regulations governing the use of public speakers in the state.
SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the state Public Police Officer, disclosed this via the command’s official handle on X, mentioning that the arrest took place around 12:23 p.m. on Abatti Street, Shasha. The individuals were preparing for a carnival, contravening existing laws.”
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.”
Upon the conclusion of investigations, the three suspects will be arraigned in court.