Police in Lagos said on Wednesday that they are looking to arrest the host of a birthday party on April 24 where a shooting incident occurred at La Silver Bar, Egbeda which resulted in the death of two persons and injuries to others.
Spokesman of the Command Benjamin Hundeyin said the shooting was accidental, adding that a policeman who was not on duty was involved.
“While investigation is ongoing, findings so far reveal that the shooting was accidental and involved an off-duty police officer, Inspr Mohammed Hussini, serving at the State Headquarters, Ikeja,” the statement said.
“Findings equally reveal that the off-duty officer is a friend of the celebrant, Ifeanyi aka Obama and was not at the party in any official capacity.
“Efforts are currently being intensified to apprehend the fleeing birthday celebrant while the officer involved is expected to turn himself in anytime soon.”
The statement added that the police commissioner Abiodun Alabi gave firm assurances that everyone found culpable in the “sad and avoidable incident will be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the law.”
