A combined team of security operatives Monday mounted surveillance around major streets of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
The police in the state said the move was to combat the #RevolutionNow protesters and prevent violent protesters from turning the state to a theatre of war.
Ogun state police spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi however warned against unlawful gathering, saying that anyone caught breaching the peace of the state will be dealt with by the police.
“In Ogun State, we are on the ground and we are fully ready for any form of violent protest anybody might want to embark on.
“We will not fold our arms while this state is being thrown into confusion.
“The Federal government, the force headquarters, have made their stand clear about this revolution now protest.
“We want to make sure that Ogun State will not be used as a theatre of war.
“That is why we are having this show of force,” Oyeyemi said.
Channels TV reports that the state capital remain has however remained calm as residents go about their lawful businesses.
The #RevolutionNow protest is planned by the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the last general election, Omoyele Sowore.
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