“I provided water and biscuits because I don’t want anyone to collapse on the way. We have to use water to strengthen everybody. That is the least we could do,” Fayoade said.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Commissioner of Police (CP) in Lagos State, Adegoke Fayoade, said on Tuesday that the Command provided water and biscuits for protesters to avoid anyone collapsing.
Fayoade stated this in a chat with NAN on the sidelines of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) protest.
He said that the journey was a long distance for protesters trekking, coupled with the hot weather, hence the need for at least water and biscuits, to give the participants strength for a successful protest.
“I provided water and biscuits because I don’t want anyone to collapse on the way. We have to use water to strengthen everybody. That is the least we could do,” Fayoade said.
The police boss, who described the protest as peaceful, said no one was arrested for any violation during the protest.
“The protest went on as agreed with the NLC leadership. We promised them protection and we provided such from the beginning to the end.
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“The same protection will be provided on Wednesday and I will be part of the operation,” the CP said.
The police boss said the Command remained committed to the security of lives and property in Lagos State.
He urged the residents to support the police and other security agencies by providing timely information on crimes.
The NLC slated protest for Tuesday and Wednesday across the country over the high cost of living.
The body claims that the hardship in the country followed the hike in prices of goods and services caused by the removal of fuel subsidy and the free fall of the naira.