Lagos Police Launches Investigation Into Suspected Arson At Akere Market

Fire Incident In Akere Motor Spare Parts Market Put Out

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Idowu Owohunwa, has urged Lagosians to remain calm as the State Criminal Investigation Department has been directed to take over investigation towards unravelling the true circumstances surrounding the attack at Akere motor spare parts market.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations officer, Lagos State Command, Benjamin Hundeyin.

According to the Police image maker, the fire which started at about 3am, claiming the life of a sixty five year old security man was put out by joint efforts of police officers from Tolu Police Division and the Lagos fire service.

Hundeyin also called for restraints in giving any form of extraneous coloration to the incident, assuring that the outcome of the investigation will be made public.