The Lagos State Police Command has named Mohammed Hussini as the police officer responsible for the shooting at La Silver Bar, Egbeda, Lagos State, which left two persons dead on April 24.

In a statement signed by Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), on Wednesday, the police stated that investigations showed that Hussini, an off-duty police officer, was responsible for the fatalities recorded during the incident.

“On Sunday, April 24, 2022 at about 2100hrs, a shooting incident occurred at La Silver Bar, Egbeda, which resulted in the death of two persons and injuries to others,” the statement reads.

“Upon receipt of the information, CP Abiodun Alabi, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, ordered an immediate full-scale investigation into circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident.”

According to the statement, the officer was not on any official duty, when he played guest to a man identified as Ifeanyi, who was celebrating a birthday party at the club.

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“While investigation is ongoing, findings so far reveal that the shooting was accidental and involved an off-duty police officer, Inspector Mohammed Hussini, serving at the State Headquarters, Ikeja,” the statement further reads.

“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.”

The command further stated that the officer and the celebrant are now on the run and that efforts are being intensified to ensure their arrest.

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“Efforts are currently being intensified to apprehend the fleeing birthday celebrant while the officer involved is expected to turn himself in anytime soon,” reads the statement.

“CP Alabi has given firm assurances that everyone found culpable in the sad and avoidable incident will be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the law.”

On April 24, Ifeanyi, a businessman at the Ikeja Computer Village, had hired the service of Hussini as a security cover for his birthday party.

During the party, the police officer attempted to shoot into the sky but accidentally shot at those dancing and spraying money, killing two persons and leaving many injured.