Through their lead roles in protests, Falz and Mr Macaroni have become the faces of the #EndSARS movement and have a pull on young people in Lagos.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, on Wednesday met some stakeholders in the state over security concerns as the state gets set for its governorship election on March 11.
Owohunwa met stakeholders such as rights lawyer, Femi Falana; his son Folarin Falana aka Falz; and comedian cum actor, Debo Adebayo popularly known as Mr Macaroni among others.
Through their lead roles in protests, Falz, a rapper, and Mr Macaroni have become the faces of the #EndSARS movement and have a pull on young people in Lagos.
Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the meeting which was held at the Command headquarters was convened to address security concerns within the state.
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Hundeyin said: “The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Idowu Owohunwa, today convened a meeting of political parties, traditional rulers, religious/youth/market leaders, media influencers and other opinion moulders at the POWA Hall of the Command Headquarters, Ikeja Lagos.
“The meeting which was convened to address security concerns within the state following the Presidential Election and in view of the coming Gubernatorial Election provided the opportunity for Lagosians to ventilate their concerns, point out areas of security needs and recommend strategies that would help curb any form of violence within the state.
“The Commissioner of Police reminded influential people that they have an important role in setting an example and can help ensure that peace is maintained by speaking out against any form of violence or aggression.”
Owohunwa who charged the stakeholders to eschew violence and preach peace, tolerance and rule of law to their teaming followers, added that the Command will not hesitate to protect law-abiding citizens and deal with troublemakers in accordance with the law.