Police in Lagos, on Sunday, arrested some suspected Yoruba Nation agitators in the Alausa area of the state.
State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a tweet on his verified Twitter handle on Sunday.
The police spokesman said that members of the self-determination group had gathered at Alausa area of Ikeja, the state capital, to set up camp for a massive protest to agitate for the secession of the Yoruba people.
Hundeyin tweeted, “Earlier today, a number of Yoruba Nation agitators commenced setting up camp at Alausa, planned to be used as base to launch a massive protest.
“Camp was promptly dislodged while agitators were arrested.
“Investigation continues at state Criminal Investigation Department.
“Lawlessness WILL NOT be tolerated!”