Lagos Police Lead Peace Walk to Combat Political and Digital Thuggery
Lagos, Nigeria – August 26, 2026 — In a vibrant show of solidarity, the Lagos State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Tijani Fatai, psc, mnips, today staged a Peace Walk to mark International Youth Day 2026 and formally launch the Campaign Against Political and Digital Thuggery.
The event, themed “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” brought together young people, community leaders, and key stakeholders in a powerful statement that Nigeria’s youth share a common desire for peace, opportunity, and a better future—regardless of their backgrounds.
Walking for Peace and Purpose
CP Fatai personally led the procession, which formed part of a broader national initiative directed by Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu.
The walk aimed to strengthen police-community partnerships and position young people as active partners in building safer, more peaceful communities.
Participants included representatives from the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), and other youth and community organisations.
Together, they walked to send a clear message: young Nigerians must reject political thuggery, digital violence, drug abuse, cultism, and hooliganism. Instead, they were urged to embrace responsible citizenship, positive engagement, and constructive leadership.
A National Call Against Exploitation
The Lagos event mirrors similar activities across the country following the Nigeria Police Force’s three-day National Youth Leadership and Security Initiative held in Abuja from August 20–22.
At the national level, IGP Disu launched the campaign “My Future Is Greater Than Political and Digital Thuggery,” warning youths against allowing politicians or other interests to exploit them for violence—especially as the nation approaches the 2027 general elections.
The IGP stressed that while politicians may reconcile after elections, young people recruited into violence often face lasting consequences: injury, imprisonment, or worse.
He also highlighted the rising threat of digital thuggery—misinformation, hate speech, cyberbullying, and online manipulation—that can spill into real-world conflict.
Shared Aspirations Across Different Realities
The 2026 United Nations theme for International Youth Day, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” recognises that while young people live under vastly different circumstances, they share universal hopes for dignity, opportunity, meaningful participation, and a sustainable future.
In Lagos, one of Nigeria’s most dynamic and diverse cities, the Peace Walk underscored that message. By bringing police officers and youths onto the same streets, the Command sought to build trust and show that security is a shared responsibility.
Police Public Relations Officer SP Abimbola Adebisi described the initiative as part of the Command’s ongoing commitment to preventive policing and positive youth engagement under CP Fatai’s leadership.
As the Peace Walk concluded, the message remained clear and urgent: Nigeria’s young people hold the key to a more peaceful and prosperous future. Their energy, creativity, and digital influence can either build or destroy.
The Lagos State Police Command, alongside its partners, is calling on every youth to choose the path of peace, responsibility, and hope.
Because different contexts may shape their journeys—but their aspirations for a better Nigeria remain the same.
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