As protesters gathered for their peaceful demonstrations in Ojota, Lagos, a heavy police presence was observed, with police personnel prepared to handle any potential violence.

Patriotic Nigerians have taken to Twitter to reassure fellow concerned citizens that the police presence will not deter them from raising their voices against bad governance.

@trendwithola tweeted, “Dear Fellow Concerned Nigerians, Don’t let them exaggerate the presence of Nigerian Police Officers at Freedom Park, Ojota in Lagos State. Today is August 1, 2024, and we are already gathering en masse in Ojota. Come join us for a peaceful #EndBadGovernanceProtest and #WeAreNotGoingBack until we #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria. IT IS NOW OR NEVER!”

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Despite the heavy police presence, many patriotic Nigerians raised their placards against bad governance in Nigeria at Freedom Park in Ojota.