Authorities of the Lagos State Police Command have led the Command’s Peace Walk in commemoration of International Youth Day 2026.

The peace walk themed “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” and the launch of the Campaign Against Political and Digital Thuggery.

The initiative is in line with the vision and directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, to strengthen police-community partnerships and engage young people as key partners in promoting peace, security, and national development.

The Peace Walk brought together strategic collaborators and youth stakeholders, including representatives of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), NYSC, POCACOV, NANS, PCRC, NURTW, RTEAN, CRAN, and NAOSNP.

The walk was part of efforts to sensitise young people on the need to shun political and digital thuggery, drug abuse, cultism, and hooliganism, while promoting peace, responsible citizenship, and positive youth engagement.

The participants used the occasion to sensitise young people on the dangers of political and digital thuggery, drug abuse, cultism and hooliganism, while encouraging peace, responsible citizenship and positive youth engagement.

The campaign also seeks to encourage young Nigerians to embrace responsible citizenship, peaceful political participation, positive digital behaviour and constructive engagement with security agencies and their communities.

Addressing the significance of the initiative, Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai emphasised that young people remain critical stakeholders in the nation’s security architecture and must be given the right platforms to channel their energy, creativity and influence towards positive social change.

Fatai reaffirmed its readiness to continue working with youth groups, community organisations and other stakeholders to prevent crime, promote peaceful coexistence and create an environment where young Nigerians can thrive without resorting to violence or criminality.

He urged youths to reject every form of manipulation by political actors, criminal elements and online influencers who may seek to exploit them for violence, misinformation or other unlawful activities.

The Peace Walk therefore served not only as a celebration of the energy and aspirations of young Nigerians but also as a strong call for collective responsibility in building a safer, more peaceful and digitally responsible Lagos.