The FCT Police command has provided an explanation for the fire that broke out in Wuse market on Tuesday, March 12.

According to the spokesperson of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, initial investigations showed that Ibrahim Yahaya, 27, was arrested by AEPB Task Force and taken to a mobile court in Wuse Market where he was convicted.

When being transported to prison, Yahaya attempted to escape by jumping out of the vehicle, prompting armed corrections personnel to chase after him and fatally shoot him. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The statement reads

‘’The development led some irate mobs who witnessed the situation set ablaze eight (8) vehicles and ten (10) shops in the environ. The whole fire situation erupted uproar from residents but was brought under control by combined effort of Federal fire service and other security agencies present.

While normalcy has since been restored, and investigation still ongoing, the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth Igweh psc, mni, enjoins residents to peacefully go about their lawful businesses without fear. He also enjoins residents to report suspicious activities through the following emergency lines: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883; PCB: 09022222352.''