Lagos Police Trails Man Captured Firing AK-47 Rifle To Celebrate Reopening Of Ladipo Market (Video)
The Nigeria police have reacted to a trending video of a man firing gunshots from an AK-47 Rifle into the air to celebrate the reopening of the popular auto spare parts Ladipo market in Lagos State.
In the viral video which was shared on various social media platforms on Tuesday, a man was seen shooting into the air while onlookers cheered him on.
Reacting to the video, Muyiwa Adejobi, spokesperson for the police, said the man will be identified.
He said, “This has been sent to the Lagos State command for necessary action. We will identify the man with the AK47 and do the needful. Thanks.”
The market was sealed for several environmental offenses, including reckless waste disposal, unhygienic premises, and non-payment of waste bills, among others in September by the Lagos Statte Government.
It was reopened two weeks after following their compliance with the state’s environmental laws.
A user on X formerly known as twitter had share the video and photos from the scene. Watch below:
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