Nigeria, Nov. 3 -- The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, has declared human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, wanted over an alleged attempt to stage a protest against the demolition of buildings in Oworonshoki, Lagos.

Mr Jimoh made the announcement on Monday while addressing journalists near the Third Mainland Bridge, where security operatives were deployed to prevent possible disruption and safeguard the area.

"As the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, I hereby declare Omoyele Sowore wanted," Mr Jimoh said.

"He is wanted for acts capable of disturbing public peace and for putting plans in motion to obstruct traffic on the Third Mainland Bridge - an act intended to cause hard...