He noted that Alabi and four others were arrested following investigations and eyewitness accounts.
The Lagos State Police Command has clarified the arrest of Quadri Alabi, a 19-year-old known for featuring in Labour Party’s 2023 campaign posters. According to Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, Alabi’s arrest is connected to a violent street fight in Amukoko, Lagos, on January 22, 2025.
“The Lagos State Police Command is aware of public concerns surrounding the case of Alabi Quadri, an 18-year-old who was remanded to correctional service following his involvement in violent attacks, public disturbance, causing extensive damage to public and private properties, and injuries to persons standing by,” Hundeyin said in a post on X.
He noted that Alabi and four others were arrested following investigations and eyewitness accounts. “The suspects were remanded by the court to a correctional facility pending the conclusion of legal proceedings.”
Hundeyin stressed that the police acted strictly by the law and urged the public to remain calm, assuring that the case would be handled transparently.