Security agencies attack, disrupt gathering of Soyinka, others in Lagos

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An event that was scheduled to draw an urgent attention to Nigeria’s growing social and security crises has been disrupted by security forces, reports said Monday.

The event was planned by the Coalition for Revolution, a political movement led by the detained Nigerian activist, Omoyele Sowore.

A BBC reporter was reportedly taken into custody and made to delete footage in his camera and other multimedia equipment.The security operatives were reportedly from the police, the State Security Service and the Nigerian military. The group said any acts of intimidation by security agencies will be resisted and the event would go on as planned at the same venue, The Logos Centre, 46 Ibijoke Street, Oluyole Bus Stop, Oregun, Lagos.

 

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