Nigeria, Nov. 3 -- The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, has warned human rights activist and the publisher of Sahara Reporters Omoyele Sowore to avoid any protest over the ongoing demolitions in Oworonshoki, near the Third Mainland Bridge.

Mr Jimoh, who addressed journalists at the bridge on Monday, said the police had deployed personnel massively to prevent disruption and safeguard critical national infrastructure.

"As you can see, there's a massive operational deployment. This is to protect lives and property and to secure the Third Mainland Bridge. The bridge is vital to our economy and the daily survival of Lagos residents," he said.

He explained that the command had received actionable intelligence on possible di...