Police Vow Probe As Man Fires AK-47 Shots To Celebrate Ladipo Market Reopening (Video)

The Nigeria Police Force has vowed to probe a man seen in viral videos on the internet celebrating the reopening of the popular Ladipo Market in Lagos State with AK-47 shots.

CRUX NEWS recalls that the Lagos State Government had in September 2023 shut four markets including the Ladipo Market in the Mushin area of the state.

The market famous as one of the hubs for motor vehicle spare parts in the state was shut for serial infractions including unhygienic disposal and management of waste by traders.

It was, however, reopened on Monday, by the authorities in the state including the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA).

Following the reopening of the market, jubilant traders trooped in a celebratory mood. One of those captured in viral videos celebrating the reopening of the market was a mid-aged man wielding an AK-47 rifle which he shot upwards in the air amid the excited cheers of his colleagues.

Reacting to the viral clip, Force spokesman, Olumiyiwa Adejobi on his X, said, “This has been sent to the state command for necessary action. We will identify the man with AK47 and do the needful. Thanks.”

VIDEO 🎥: We will identify The Man with The AK47 – Police

The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has reacted to a viral video of a man firing shots to celebrate the reopening of the Ladipo market in Lagos State saying the police would identify him.… pic.twitter.com/iAqciTkBC1

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