The Lagos State Police Command has released all the protesters that were arrested during the #EndBadGovernance protest.

The Command’s spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed revealed this in an interview on Friday.

He explained that the force is currently not holding anyone for participating in the ongoing protest against hardship in the state.

“All protesters arrested on Thursday were released same Thursday.

“The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Adegoke Fayoade, called the State CID to order for their release,” he said.

The Arrest

Inibehe Effiong, a human rights lawyer and activist had told protesters at Gani Fawehinmi Park that no fewer than 12 protesters were arrested on Thursday.

Effiong, however, later corroborated the police spokesperson’s claim that all those arrested had been released.

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He commended the police and other security agents for their professional handling of the protest in the state.

The #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters on Friday gathered in front of Park in Ojota for the second day.

The Commissioner of Police in the state was present at the protest to supervise and prevent any potential takeover by hoodlums.

The Commissioner of Police was reported to have provided water and snacks for the protesters.