Nigeria: Protest reported near Ajiwe police station, Lagos following death of young man, Dec. 7

Event

A spontaneous gathering erupted near Ajiwe police station in Lagos Dec. 7 after a police officer shot and killed a young man hours earlier. Police forces deployed and fired tear gas to disperse the crowd and clear road traffic. While Lagos officials announced that the police officer involved has been arrested, tensions remain elevated in the area.

Localized traffic disruptions and an increased security presence are likely to persist over the coming hours in the area; the police station is located along the Lekki-Epe Expressway. Given the sensitive nature of the incident, the potential for clashes with security forces is elevated.

Advice

Avoid all protests. Heed all official instructions and leave the area immediately at the first sign of any confrontation. Consider alternative routes to circumvent the impact location.