The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three individuals in the Shasha, Akowonjo area for causing public disturbance through the improper use of speakers.
The suspects, identified as Julius Osimirin (43), Isiaka Kabiru (16), and Ajewole Ajugba (42), were taken into custody for their blatant disregard of existing laws governing the use of sound systems in public spaces within the state.
The arrest, which took place on Abatti Street, Shasha, happened at approximately 12:23 p.m. during the trio’s preparations for a carnival event.
The Lagos State Police Command, through a statement issued by the state Public Police Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this disclosure via its official handle on Saturday.
The authorities are taking a firm stance on enforcing regulations to maintain public order and peace in the community.
The statement read, “Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested three suspects in Shasha, Akowonjo area of Lagos, for staging a street carnival in total disregard for existing laws regulating the use of speakers in public in Lagos State.
“The suspects, Julius Osimirin, aged 43, Isiaka Kabiru, aged 16 and Ajewole Ajugba, aged 42, were arrested at about 12:23 p.m. on Abatti Street, Shasha, where they were setting the stage for their carnival.”
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The directive indicated that the arrest was a result of orders from Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoke Fayoade, to Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Commander, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, instructing him to apprehend anyone attempting to violate these laws.
He noted that “Fayoade had earlier met with organisers of the carnival, advising them on the need to get a hall for their carnival and stay away from shutting down streets or disturbing public peace.”
After completing the investigations, the three suspects will face charges in court.
PUNCH Online states that the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency convened a meeting with leaders of religious institutions at Alausa to address the issue of noise pollution emanating from worship centers.
This gathering follows a prior engagement with nightclub and bar owners as part of the agency’s efforts to tackle the problem of noise pollution in the state.