Jimoh officially declared Sowore wanted for allegedly inciting public unrest and attempting to obstruct traffic on the Third Mainland Bridge, an action which he claims could lead to serious criminal charges.

The Commissioner made the confirmation while speaking on Nationl Television that Sowore has not reported to the police since the declaration. He reaffirmed that the police would continue to pursue the case until the activist is apprehended.

“My declaration that Sowore is wanted remains in force,” CP Jimoh said. “We are committed to ensuring that he is arrested, investigated, and prosecuted according to the law.”

According to Jimoh, Sowore’s lawyer contacted him via text message on Monday while he was responding to a separate riot. The message, he said, was forwarded to the Officer-in-Charge of Legal at the Nigerian Police for follow-up. The lawyer reportedly agreed that Sowore would report to the Criminal Investigation Department, CID, to assist with the investigation.

However, the Commissioner noted that despite the arrangement, Sowore failed to turn up as agreed.

“He did not report to the police yesterday as he was expected to,” Jimoh said. “We will continue to do everything within the boundaries of the law to bring him in for questioning and, if necessary, prosecution.”

Jimoh also defended his decision to declare Sowore wanted, asserting his legal right to do so. He challenged anyone disputing his actions to seek redress in court.

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Additionally, CP Jimoh dismissed claims made by Sowore that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, had ordered for him to be “shot on sight.” Jimoh called the allegation a “major misinformation,” stressing that the IGP would never issue such an order.

“These kinds of statements are false and intended to cause public unrest,” Jimoh said. “For Sowore to claim the IGP gave such an order is not only misleading, but it’s also a deliberate attempt to stir confusion and unrest.”

The Commissioner further stated that Sowore’s actions appear to be part of a broader strategy to incite chaos in Lagos, reinforcing the need for his arrest.

Source: Channels