Ashluxe CEO Olayinka Ashogbon Responds to Tear Gas Incident Involving Caroline Danjuma and Shan George

• Ashluxe CEO Olayinka Ashogbon has addressed the recent incident where his security guards allegedly sprayed tear gas on Nollywood actresses Caroline Danjuma and Shan George.
• The incident occurred after Caroline Danjuma parked in front of the Ashluxe store, leading her to publicly call out the brand and threaten legal action.
• Ashogbon has acknowledged the situation, expressed sympathy to the actresses, and assured that the incident has been reported to the relevant authorities.
• He emphasized that Ashluxe does not condone violence, harassment, or assault, and promised full cooperation with the ongoing investigation.

Ashluxe CEO Olayinka Ashogbon has broken his silence following an incident in which his security guards allegedly sprayed tear gas on Nollywood actresses Caroline Danjuma and Shan George.

The incident, which occurred after Danjuma parked in front of the Ashluxe store, quickly escalated as the actresses took to social media to express their outrage and threatened legal action against the luxury fashion brand.

In response to the uproar, Ashogbon issued a public statement addressing the situation.

He confirmed his awareness of the events that transpired on Saturday, August 18, 2024, between 8:30 pm and 10:00 pm, at the Ashluxe office premises. The CEO revealed that the incident has been reported to the relevant authorities, who are now conducting an inquiry and investigation into the matter.

Ashogbon extended his sympathy to both Caroline Danjuma and Shan George, acknowledging the distress they experienced. He also made it clear that Ashluxe as an organization does not tolerate any form of violence, harassment, or assault, and assured the public that the brand is fully cooperating with the authorities.

“I have been made aware of the incident that occurred on our office premises on Saturday, 18.08.2024 [8:30 pm-10:00 pm]. Upon learning of the situation, it was promptly reported to the relevant authorities, and we are cooperating fully with their ongoing inquiry and investigation. I sincerely empathize with Ms. Carolyna Hutchings and Ms. Shan George regarding the unfortunate events and have personally reached out to them. Our organization does not condone or support violence, assault or harassment in any form. We will continue to engage with all parties involved and cooperate with the authorities as they carry out their investigation. My best regards, Yinka Ash,” Ashogbon stated.