Police arrest party organisers who blocked Ikoyi road

Lagos State Government Arrests Celebrant, Event Planner, DJ for Hosting Party on Ikoyi Road (photos)

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The Lagos State Government has effected the arrest of a celebrant, an event planner, a DJ and others for organizing a party on a road in the Ikoyi area of the state.

Giving the update on X, the state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the arrested persons organized a birthday party on Norman Williams road in Ikoyi, obstructing traffic causing environmental nuisance.

He said the accused will be tried in court in accordance with the laws of the state.

”On Saturday, 19th October, 2024, the Lagos State Government arrested individuals, including the celebrant, event planner, musician, and others, for obstructing traffic and creating an environmental nuisance.

The individuals arrested are:

1. Omolara Ajetumobi – Event Planner

2. Ogundare Olubunmi – Celebrant

3. Ayodele Busuyi – Musician

4. Owoeye Adedayo – Sound Engineer

5. Akinola Akinkunmi – Vendor

The suspects were arrested for blocking Raymond Njoku Road in Southwest, Ikoyi during a birthday celebration. They will be tried in court in accordance with the laws of the State.

The Lagos State Government reiterates that no one is above the law and will not be permitted to disregard State regulations.”