Police seize truck with military uniforms and suspected drugs in Lagos
Three suspects have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command after a truck loaded with military camouflage uniforms and suspected illicit drugs was intercepted in Surulere. Fatai Tijani, the state Commissioner of Police, revealed that the Anti-Kidnapping Unit led the operation, resulting in the recovery of 47 sacks of uniforms and 80 cartons of substances. The police are investigating the source and intended recipients of the items, as well as any additional suspects. Authorities have assured residents that the consignment was being transported out of Lagos and does not pose an immediate threat.
What happened
- The police intercepted a truck carrying 47 sacks of military camouflage uniforms and 80 cartons of suspected illicit substances in Surulere.
- Chinedu David, Ezeagwu Chukwuma, and Ifeanyi Ogbeanyi were arrested by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit in connection with the recovery.
- The truck, which was unregistered, was allegedly being used to transport the uniforms to the South-East.
- Investigations are ongoing to determine the source, ownership, and intended recipients of the recovered items.
- The police commissioner assured that the incident does not pose a threat to Lagos residents, as the items were being moved out of the state.
