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The Lagos State Police Command has said the 18-year-old boy, Alabi Quadri, was arrested and remanded in a correctional facility for STREET FIGHTING. This was disclosed in a statement on its X handle signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin.

The police explained that Alabi was arrested and charged to court after being linked to a VIOLENT STREET FIGHT in the Amukoko area of Lagos earlier this year, says his detention and four others was based on Court ORDER.

POLICE CLARIFICATION comes after Alabi was freed on Thursday, 17th April by a Magistrate Court in Apapa following legal advice from the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions, which said it found no evidence to support the ARMED ROBBERY CHARGE against him. According to Effiong, Alabi's lawyer, the case was initially said to be about a STREET FIGHT but the police charged Alabi with ARMED ROBBERY on January 26. He was sent to prison along with four adults he didn’t know and his age wrongly recorded as 18, according to the LAWYER.

While giving more insight into the case, CSP Hundeyin said the incident happened on January 22 when a GROUP of YOUTHS CLASHED in a VIOLENT STREET FIGHT that caused PANIC in the community. He added that several people were INJURED and public and private PROPERTIES were damaged, noting that some INNOCENT PASSERSBY were also ROBBED during the CHAOS. The statement reads:

"The Lagos State Police Command is aware of public concerns surrounding the case of Alabi Quadri, an 18-year-old who was REMANDED in CORRECTIONAL SERVICE following his INVOLVEMENT in VIOLENT ATTACKS, PUBLIC DISTURBANCE, causing EXTENSIVE damage to public and private properties and INJURIES to PERSONS standing by in the Amukoko area of Lagos State earlier this year.

“On January 22, 2025 to be precise, a SERIOUS BREACH of PUBLIC PEACE and EXTENSIVE DAMAGE to public and private PROPERTIES occurred in Amukoko when GROUPS of YOUTHS engaged in VIOLENT CONFRONTATIONS that escalated into STREET FIGHTS for all, CAUSING widespread violence, panic and chaos.

“During the chaos, a number of innocent passersby were reported to have been ROBBED and INJURED - Hundeyin.

According to the police spokesman, Officers quickly began INVESTIGATING the case, adding that crucial information was provided by MEMBERS of the COMMUNITY, some of whom WITNESSED the INCIDENT and RECOGNIZED SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS involved. He added that VICTIMS OF THE ROBBERY also gave statements and identified some of those involved.

He explained further that BASED ON THE INVESTIGATION, Alabi Quadri and four others were arrested and taken to court. He noted that THE COURT THEN ORDERED that they be kept in custody while the legal process continued.

Thus, the suspects were remanded to a correctional facility pending the conclusion of legal proceedings in the matter.

The Lagos State Police Command undoubtedly reiterates its commitment to upholding the rule of law to ensure justice in all matters and also ensuring the safety and security of all residents.

All police actions taken in this case have been in the laid-down processes and in accordance with due process, procedures, and based on credible evidence gathered during the investigation.

We urge the public to remain calm and allow the judicial process to take its course and be fully exhausted in the case.

The command remains open to engaging with the general public, opinion groups, and community stakeholders to transparently clarify every concern and ensure justice is served fairly and transparently.

It’s statutory procedure in the Criminal Justice System and codes that police actions terminate where matters are taken to court.

Members of the general public in Lagos State are enjoined to stay calm and peaceful, and allow peace to reign to ensure justice for all, it added.

Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/boy-who-stood-in-front-of-obis-convoy-detained-for-breaching-public-peace-police/amp/

The boy show small criminal character for that street fight wahala so make him face the law properly and big shoutout to the police for handling the matter with process and not just vibes.

So he is 18?

Thou shall not kill is not only with gun, knife, Cutlass poison but many other ways, by spreading fake news that could lead to fight and death, you could also kill someone by defaming that person which would lead to depression, then death. It could also be achieved with the mouth, orders and so on.

Be careful because you might have killed someone...

Believe Nigeria Police at your own risk. I have never seen a cacophony of soulless individuals like you have in the Nigerian police!

A young boy that can boldly stand in front of politician convoy like he did actually lacks basic home training. He is definitely not innocent but police were wrong by keeping him in custody for that long withiout concrete evidence, because if there is, it wouldn't have been easier for anyone to just bail him out withiout the Nigeria police tender the evidence.

This boy need thorough counselling or relocation from that slum before he become an harden criminal.

Here is an analysis of all the facts before us as presented by the Nigerian Police Force spokesman, and the family through their lawyer.

1. Age of Quadri Alabi:
Police: Claimed Quadri is 18 years old, implying he can be treated as an adult in legal proceedings.
Family: Asserted Quadri is 17 (born September 29, 2007), a minor, which raises concerns about the legality of his detention and treatment.
Analysis: This discrepancy is significant because, under Nigerian law, minors are subject to different legal procedures (e.g., the Child Rights Act). If the family's claim is accurate, the police may have violated Quadri’s rights by treating him as an adult.

2. Circumstances of Arrest:
Police: Stated Quadri was arrested following an investigation into a violent street clash on January 22, 2025, with evidence from witnesses and victims identifying him.
Family: Claimed Quadri was abducted by Area Boys (Lege and Baba Waris) and handed over to the police, with no evidence of his involvement in the alleged crimes. The police failed to specify who arrested him or where.
Analysis: The police’s lack of detail on the arrest process (who, where, and how) weakens their narrative, especially since the family provided specific names of the alleged abductors and a motive tied to prior harassment over donations.

3. Nature of the Incident:
Police: Described a large-scale street fight involving rival youth groups, leading to property damage, injuries, and robbery, with Quadri identified as a perpetrator.
Family: Denied Quadri’s involvement in any street fighting, robbery, or property damage, questioning the lack of an identification parade and the timing of the alleged crimes (10 PM).
Analysis: The absence of an identification parade, as required by law, undermines the police’s claim of victim identification. The family's point about the timing (10 PM) suggests visibility issues that could affect identification accuracy, further casting doubt on the police’s evidence.

4. Legal Process and Outcome:
Police: Stated Quadri was charged and remanded pending legal proceedings, emphasizing adherence to due process.
Family: Highlighted that Quadri was detained for a week before remand, violating constitutional limits, and that the DPP’s legal advice cleared Quadri, leading to his discharge by the court. He criticized the police for doubling down despite this outcome.
Analysis: The DPP’s exoneration and the court’s discharge strongly support Effiong’s narrative of a wrongful arrest. The police’s continued defense, without addressing the DPP’s findings, suggests an attempt to save face rather than acknowledge potential misconduct.

5. Motive and Context:
Police: Did not provide a motive for Quadri’s alleged actions, focusing solely on the incident and investigation.
Family: Linked Quadri’s arrest to harassment by Area Boys since 2023, motivated by jealousy over donations Quadri received after his encounter with Peter Obi’s convoy.
Analysis: The family's narrative provides a plausible motive for why Quadri might have been targeted, supported by a history of harassment. The police’s omission of this context suggests they may be ignoring underlying factors that led to Quadri’s arrest.

Even the stunt he pulled defined his character and showed who he is

And here are the facts and inferences after analysing the information before us:

1. Quadri’s Age:
Fact: The family provided a specific birth date (September 29, 2007), making Quadri 17 years old as of April 2025. The police’s claim of him being 18 lacks supporting evidence.
Inference: Quadri is likely a minor, and the police may have misrepresented his age to justify treating him as an adult, potentially violating legal protections for minors under Nigerian law.

2. Circumstances of Arrest:
Fact: The family provided names (Lege and Baba Waris) and a motive (harassment over donations), while the police offered no specifics on the arrest process.
Inference: Quadri’s arrest may have been orchestrated by the Area Boys, with the police complicit or negligent in verifying the circumstances, suggesting a possible frame-up.

3. Evidence of Guilt:
Fact: The DPP found no evidence linking Quadri to the alleged crimes, and the court discharged him. The police failed to address the lack of an identification parade.
Inference: The police’s case against Quadri appears to be baseless, as corroborated by the DPP and court rulings. Their continued justification suggests an unwillingness to admit fault.

4. Police Conduct:
Fact: Quadri was detained for a week before remand, and the police joined him with unrelated adults, actions the family claims violate legal standards.
Inference: The police likely breached constitutional and procedural laws in handling Quadri’s case, supporting the family's accusation of lawlessness.

5. Motive and Context:
Fact: Quadri’s viral moment with Peter Obi in 2023 led to donations, which the family says triggered harassment by Area Boys. The police did not address this context.
Inference: The harassment over donations provides a credible motive for Quadri’s targeting, which the police may have ignored or exploited, potentially indicating corruption or collusion with the Area Boys.

Why the arrest again. Police will make this innocent boy to be much famous this year

Fear the nigerian police these guys are very capable of twisting any case on it's head if they see it's turning against them.

SoftSport:
The boy show small criminal character for that street fight wahala so make him face the law properly and big shoutout to the police for handling the matter with process and not just vibes.

they have make him popular and rich under 24 hours of his release hundreds of millions of naira landed in his account