Dare Babalola
The Lagos State Police Command has suspended an Egungun festival scheduled for Friday and Saturday in the Oregun area of the state.
The command, in a statement signed by its spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, on Wednesday said it arrested suspects connected to distributing posters and making social media posts cautioning residents to avoid moving around the area during the festival.
The state police image maker added that the suspects, allegedly acting under the name “Oje Parapo of Oregun,” were apprehended after distributing handbills that restricted people’s freedom of movement, expression, and dignity.
According to the police, their actions are capable of inciting fear and disturbing public order.
The statement read, “The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has therefore ordered an immediate suspension of the festival scheduled for November 27 and 28, 2025.
“He warned that the command would not tolerate any activity capable of breaching public peace, threatening safety, or disrupting law and order in the state.”
In a firm stance, the police declared they won’t allow any cultural event or gathering that might raise tensions or put lives at risk in the state.
“In a similar incident on November 23, 2025, at Mafoluku in Oshodi under Makinde Division, the police swiftly arrested 12 individuals behind another attempt to incite disorder through circulation of provocative publications.
“All suspects remain under investigation and will be charged upon conclusion of inquiries,” the statement added.
Reiterating the suspension, CP Jimoh directed the Oje Parapo group to desist from any attempt to proceed with the festival, stating that security for such an event could not be guaranteed.
He condemned the fear already created among residents as unacceptable and warned that anyone attempting to undermine public peace would face the full weight of the law.
Residents of Lagos were encouraged by the command to carry on with their daily lawful activities without fear, with assurances of ongoing protection of life and property.
