The police in Lagos have intensified efforts to
arrest persons involved in the storage of bangers that exploded, burnt houses
and killed one person on Wednesday at the Jankara Market.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Umar Manko, told
the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos that no fewer than 13 people were
injured while 12 houses were burnt.
Already, the police at the Area A Command, Lagos
Island, have embarked on seizure of firecrackers from hawkers and users within
the area.
NAN reports importers and some dealers in
the firecrackers were on the run after the fire incident.
Earlier, the leader of the community, Mr.
Olumegbon Isiaka, confirmed the death of a 15-year-old boy in the fire and
adding that 40 people were injured.
Among the buildings affected were Martins House,
Folami House, Akib House, Gunsemade Plaza, Fashola House, Modupe House and
Okoya House.
A coordinator at the state governor’s office, Mr
Sadiq Isa, said, “Any building found containing firecrackers will be sealed immediately
and anyone found with them will be prosecuted.”
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