The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has arrested four suspects following the interception of a truck allegedly conveying ammunition and military camouflage along the Lekki–Epe corridor.
Speaking on the development, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos Command, Tijani Fatai, said security operatives acted on intelligence reports and successfully intercepted the vehicle while it was attempting to move the items out of Lagos State.
“These bags you are seeing here contain military camouflage. We received information and swung into action. The vehicle conveying the sacks was intercepted while moving out of Lagos State, and those carrying them were arrested,” Fatai said.
According to the police commissioner, preliminary investigations indicate that the consignment was being transported to an eastern part of the country, although authorities are yet to establish the exact destination or intended use of the items.
“From the information available to us, the items were being taken somewhere in the East. We are still investigating to unravel those behind it,” he stated.
Fatai expressed concern over the increasing use of military uniforms by criminal elements involved in banditry and other violent crimes across the country.
“With the trend of events across the country, especially in areas affected by banditry and other violent crimes, we have seen criminal elements wearing military uniforms. We do not yet know what these uniforms were meant for, and that is why the investigation is ongoing,” he added.
The police commissioner further disclosed that investigators are pursuing the alleged financier of the syndicate, noting that information provided by the arrested suspects is aiding ongoing efforts.
“We are on the trail of the person funding the syndicate. The suspects we have arrested are giving us useful information, and we are confident we will apprehend him,” Fatai said.
The Lagos State Police Command said investigations are continuing to uncover the full network behind the operation and determine the intended purpose of the seized items.
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