Ahead of the #FearlessInOctober protest, security operatives gathered at Freedom Park in Ojota, Lagos. They were anticipating potential demonstrations from protesters on Tuesday.
At 8:57 am, no protesters were around the park, but FIJ counted at least 16 security vehicles, excluding those of the Nigerian Army.
The security presence at the park is pronounced with the personnel of the different security outfits armed to the teeth. Some of the security outfits FIJ saw were the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Lagos State Taskforce.
FIJ also observed military personnel and vehicles on the opposite side of the road, near Peace Park. Other vehicles displaying the insignia of Operation MESA — a joint internal security force involving the Army, Navy and Air Force — were spotted alongside two armoured tanks.
Traders in the area confirmed that security personnel had been present since Monday, with plans to return for further surveillance on Wednesday.
Some individuals dressed in green shirts branded with All Progressives Congress (APC) symbols were also seen at the scene.
