THE Lagos State Police Command has intercepted a truck transporting 47 sacks of military camouflage uniforms and 80 cartons of illicit substances to the south-eastern part of the country, authorities confirmed on Tuesday.
Commissioner of Police Tijani Fatai, speaking at a press briefing, revealed that the vehicle was stopped along the Lekki-Epe corridor as it attempted to leave Lagos. Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the seizure.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the recovered truck was allegedly being used to transport the military camouflage uniforms to the eastern part of the country,” Fatai stated.
The police commissioner added that investigations are ongoing to determine the source, ownership, and intended recipients of the recovered items, as well as to establish the extent of the suspects’ involvement and identify other persons connected with the criminal act.
Foreign Nationals Rescued from Mob Action
In a separate development, the Lagos police command confirmed that operatives rescued several foreign nationals from potential mob action in the Epe area of the state.
According to Fatai, those rescued included 14 Chadians, nine Burkinabes, four Beninoise, four Malians, two Togolese, two Cameroonians, and one Ghanaian. Of the total number, 20 individuals were found to have entered Nigeria illegally, while 18 possessed valid ECOWAS travel documents.
The matter has been referred to relevant authorities, including the respective embassies and the Nigeria Immigration Service, for further action.
