The Lagos police command says its operatives have intercepted a truck conveying 47 sacks of military camouflage and 80 cartons of “illicit substances” to the south-east.
Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday, Tijani Fatai, Lagos police commissioner, said the truck was intercepted at the Lekki-Epe corridor while heading out of Lagos.
Fatai said the command has commenced an investigation to ascertain the source and intended recipients of the recovered items.
The police commissioner added that three suspects were arrested.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the recovered truck was allegedly being used to transport the military camouflage uniforms to the eastern part of the country,” he said.
“Investigation is ongoing to determine the source, ownership, and intended recipients of the recovered items, as well as establish the extent of the suspects’ involvement and identify other persons connected with the criminal act.”
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