The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a Chinese national in connection with the recent Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion that rocked a CCTV camera shop on Kodesho Street, Ikeja.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yaba, picked up the suspect, identified as Joe Gu, at about 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 25 at his residence, No. A11, Bila Vista, Banana Island, Ikoyi.
According to sources, the arrest occurred after a discreet ongoing investigation into the explosion, after the complainant pointed out the Chinese businessman as a possible mastermind of the attack.
Preliminary findings indicated that the suspect and the complainant had a prior business relationship that deteriorated in 2013 after a disagreement.
“It was further learned that during the aftermath, the suspect allegedly threatened to disrupt the complainant’s business operations,” the source revealed.
Police confirmed the suspect is currently in custody while investigations continue to establish his role and possible motive.
The command assured that updates on the case would be made public as soon as new information emerges, reaffirming its commitment to uncovering the truth behind the explosion.