The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has revealed that the man filmed firing shots to celebrate the reopening of the Ladipo Market in Lagos, has been identified.
In a viral video shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, a man was seen firing shots into the air while onlookers cheered him on.
In his initial reaction to the development, ACP Adejobi had earlier stated that a probe had been launched and the man will be identified.
However, in an update on Wednesday via his X handle, the Police spokesman revealed that the man had been identified, and the Lagos State Police Command would address the matter.
ACP Adejobi wrote: “The man has been identified. The Lagos State Police Command will speak on it asap. Let’s wait for their reaction on the matter. I really commend the efforts of the CP on it. Excellent indeed. Thanks.”
