The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a Chinese national, identified as Joe Gu, in connection with the improvised explosive device (IED) blast that occurred at a CCTV camera shop on Kodesho Street, Ikeja.
According to police sources who spoke to Zagazola Makama, detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yaba, apprehended the suspect around 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, at his residence, No. A11, Bila Vista, Banana Island, Ikoyi.
Sources disclosed that the arrest followed ongoing discreet investigations into the explosion, after the complainant reportedly named the Chinese businessman as a possible mastermind.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect and the complainant had once shared a business relationship that turned sour in 2013 after a major disagreement.
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“It was further gathered that during the fallout, the suspect allegedly threatened to disrupt the complainant’s business operations,” one of the sources said.
Police authorities confirmed that Joe Gu is now in custody as continue to determine his possible involvement and motive in the explosion.
The command also assured the public that updates would be provided as more facts emerge, reaffirming its commitment to uncovering the truth behind the blast and ensuring justice is served.