The development comes even as the government had said it would deploy thousands of police officers to different states of the federation to quell the protests.
Some hoodlums and cult members have been mobilised by agents of the Lagos State government to disrupt the August 1-10 #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest which is expected to be significant in Lagos and other key states.
SaharaReporters learnt on Saturday from top sources that the cultists hired to scuttle the planned protest had also been lodged in several hotels, and were awaiting further instructions.
In an audio alert exclusively obtained by SaharaReporters, it was gathered that the cultists had been given marching orders by elements in the Lagos State government to attack the peaceful protest and turn it into a violent scene to enable the police and other security agencies move in.
“The government elements have mobilised cultists to Lagos State and they are going to be lodged at hotels. Their job is to ensure that the protest does not hold peacefully” it was stated in the audio.
The development comes even as the government had said it would deploy thousands of police officers to different states of the federation to quell the protests.
This is just as the Take-It-Back movement, one of the organisers of the protests had written to the federal capital territory minister, Nyesom Wike, seeking the use of the Eagles Square for the protests.
The letter was signed by the Director of Mobilisation, Take it Back Movement (TIB), Damilare Adenola.
Adenola said they needed the Eagle Square for the duration of the protest till August 10, 2024.
They also sought that Wike ensured the provision of a 24-hour power supply, toilet facilities, water, and security for the convenience of Nigerian citizens who will be camped out at Eagle Square.
The letter stated; “In short, we ask that the protesters are accorded the courtesy accorded to foreign and local official dignitaries who have frequently used the space. In addition, we request that the outer wire mesh barrier facing the Aso Rock Villa be removed in the meantime, as protesters may decide to visit the Presidential Villa during the protest.
“It is our sincere hope that this request will be granted expeditiously.”
