Police declare Sowore wanted over plot to disrupt peace in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has declared human rights activist and politician Omoyele Sowore wanted for allegedly planning to incite public disorder and obstruct major roads in the state.

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, disclosed this to journalists at the Iyana-Oworo section of the Third Mainland Bridge on Monday, November 3, 2025.

Jimoh said the command was closing in on Sowore and others accused of coordinating activities intended to disrupt public peace.

Jimoh said: “Sowore should surrender at the nearest police station or face arrest wherever he is found.

“Anyone attempting to cause disturbance or block our roads will face the full weight of the law.”

The police commissioner stated that intelligence reports revealed plans by Sowore and his associates to stage demonstrations at strategic locations, including the Third Mainland Bridge, Lekki Tollgate, and Freedom Park.

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Jimoh described the alleged plan as criminal and warned it could trigger severe traffic congestion and endanger lives.

He further revealed that 13 suspects had been arrested in connection with the planned protest, while Sowore allegedly fled.

“Investigations are ongoing to identify sponsors and collaborators,” the police boss added.

Jimoh disclosed that police officers had been deployed across key areas, especially major bridges and highways, where roadblocks and diversions were in place.

He noted that the measures were temporary and aimed at safeguarding peace and protecting critical infrastructure.

Jimoh urged Lagos residents to continue their normal activities without fear, assuring that security agencies were fully deployed to maintain order.

The Star