The Nigerian police said they will investigate a man filmed firing an AK-47 into the air to celebrate the reopening of Ladipo Market in Lagos State.
Force Spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, shared this information on Tuesday via a message on X (previously recognized as Twitter).
‘The Lagos State Government had in September 2023 closed four markets, including the Ladipo Market located in the Mushin area of the state. This market is well-known as a major center for motor vehicle spare parts in the state. The reason for the closure was a series of violations, primarily related to the improper disposal of waste and waste management by the traders.
However, the authorities in the state, which include the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), recently decided to reopen the Ladipo Market. This decision was met with joy and celebration as jubilant traders enthusiastically returned to the market. One of the individuals caught on viral videos was seen celebrating the reopening.
Amid the enthusiastic cheers of his colleagues, a middle-aged man, armed with an AK-47 rifle, fired it into the air to mark the reopening of the market.
In response to the video on X, the Force spokesman, Adejobi, commented, “This has been sent to the Lagos state command for necessary action. We will identify the man with AK47 and do the needful. Thanks.”