They seek to set aside the court’s June 20, 2024, ruling, which they claim led to the alleged invasion and demolition of parts of the market in August 2025.
“The boyfriend, along with other suspects, two of whom are now in custody, planned and executed the attack,” he said.
Mr Hundeyin said, “Preliminary investigation has revealed that Olayinka Oluwaseyi was released from prison three months ago for the same crime.
The Lagos government has shut down Alade Market in the Onigbongbo local council area of Ikeja for flouting environmental laws.
The carpenter committed the offence on July 3, 2020, at Gangare Hotel, Mile 12, Lagos, where he traced the ex-girlfriend and her new lover.
The defendant, a resident at Mile 12, Lagos, is facing three-count charge of conspiracy, possession of firearms and belonging to an unlawful society.
The Lagos State Park Management Agency (LSPMA) Mile 12 Branch says hoodlums were responsible for the early Friday protest over the lingering cash scarcity.
The director also said that the service had put out another fire incident at the Leisure Mall on Adeniran Ogunsanya Street, Surulere, Lagos.
The legal fireworks between the Lagos government and some traders at the Mile 12 Market continue, with the latter getting some reprieve in court.
Residents were warned to be on high alert or better still relocate some of their properties pending the release period.
