TVC E, NEWS – Following the directive by the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, the state police command has arrested the Managing Director of Lekki Gardens, one Mr. Richard Nyong.
The Governor had ordered for his arrest following the collapse of the company’s five-storey building at the Ikate area of Lekki.
Although details of his arrest was still sketchy as at press time.This came at the heels of Wednesday’s arrest of the contractor of the building project, one Taiwo Odofin, for his role in the collapsed building.
Before the MD’s arrest, the police had earlier declared the 34-year-old wanted as he was said to have fled to evade arrest.
Confirming the arrest, Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Dolapo Badmos, a Superintendent of Police, said the MD is presently in police custody and will soon be charged to court.
