Nigeria, Nov. 7 -- Speaking with journalists during the 'Show of Force' on the Third Mainland Bridge on Friday, CP Jimoh said the police had intensified security across the state to prevent a recurrence of the violent protests witnessed on September 8, describing the ongoing exercise as a confidence-building operation to assure residents of their safety.

"This is to ensure that we do not have any repeat of what happened on September 8. Sowore is known for his antics.

"He is ignorant of the law and arrogant. I have declared him wanted.

"I have directed that anywhere he is seen, whether in a hotel, in transit, on the ground, or even at the airport, he should be apprehended and prosecuted," the commissioner said.

CP Jimoh revealed that t...