The Lagos State Police Command has suspended the Egungun festival scheduled to hold in the Oregun area this Friday and Saturday.
The suspension follows the arrest of several suspects linked to posters and social media posts warning residents to stay indoors during the festival. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the suspects acted under the name “Oje Parapo of Oregun” and distributed handbills that threatened people’s freedom of movement and created fear in the community.
The police described the act as an attempt to cause panic and disturb public order.
In a statement, the Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, ordered the immediate halt of the festival scheduled for November 27 and 28, 2025. He warned that the police would not tolerate any cultural activity capable of threatening peace, safety, or public order in Lagos.
The statement also revealed that on November 23, officers in Mafoluku, Oshodi arrested 12 individuals involved in a similar attempt to spread fear using provocative publications. All suspects are currently under investigation and will be charged once inquiries are concluded.
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Reiterating the suspension, CP Jimoh directed the Oje Parapo group to desist from any plans to proceed with the festival, stressing that the police cannot guarantee security for such an event at this time. He condemned the fear already caused among residents as unacceptable and assured Lagosians that anyone attempting to destabilise public peace would face full legal consequences.
The police command urged residents to go about their daily activities without fear, promising continued protection of lives and property across the state.
