Lagos: Troops raid criminal hideouts in Epe, arrest 24 foreign nationals

As part of ongoing efforts to rid the 81 Division Area of Responsibility (AOR) of criminal elements, illegal immigrants, and other security threats, troops of the 65 Battalion have arrested 24 foreign nationals during a coordinated raid on a suspected hideout in Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State.

It explained that the operation was conducted following credible intelligence on the presence of undocumented foreign nationals within the Battalion’s AOR.

“During the operation, 24 foreign nationals comprising 15 males and nine females were apprehended.”

It stated that initial investigations were conducted to ascertain the suspects’ immigration status, purpose of stay, and possible involvement in any unlawful activities, while efforts were also underway to identify and question the owner of the premises to provide further insight into the circumstances surrounding their residence and activities at the location.

It further explained that, while commending the troops for their professionalism and vigilance, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Adebayo Babalola, charged personnel to sustain the ongoing operations and intensify efforts aimed at denying criminal elements, illegal immigrants, and other security threats access to the Division’s AOR.