“Any officer who sights Sowore should Arrest him” – Police Commissioner

The Lagos State Police Commissioner, Olohundare Jimoh, has stated that former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, remains a wanted person.

Jimoh made the declaration on Monday during a strategic security meeting at the command headquarters in Ikeja.

The Police Chief reiterated that Sowore is wanted over an alleged intention to incite violent protests in Lagos during a recent protest.

He insisted that the Police had extended an invitation to the publisher and political activist, but he has so far failed to show up.

The Commissioner, therefore, ordered Police officers to arrest Sowore wherever he is found and bring him to the State Criminal Investigation Department for proper investigation.

He added that despite an earlier letter from Sowore’s lawyer expressing his intention to bring Sowore to the command, none of them had shown up.

Jimoh added that Sowore was declared wanted in accordance with Section 215 (1, 4, and 5) of the Nigerian Constitution, which empowered the Commissioner of Police to maintain law and order and protect lives and property.

“He never showed up. If you are declared wanted, you are to report to the nearest police station, not call me over the phone.

“The order to arrest him stands. Any officer who sights him, whether on the road, in a restaurant, or elsewhere, should arrest him and bring him to the State Criminal Investigation Department for proper investigation,” the Police boss said.