The Lagos State Police Command has intercepted 47 sacks of military camouflage uniforms and 80 cartons of suspected illicit substances in a major intelligence-led operation along the Lekki-Epe corridor.

Speaking with journalists on Tuesday at the command headquarters in Ikeja, the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, said the truck involved was allegedly conveying the military uniforms to the South-East.

Fatai added that four suspects had been arrested and were assisting investigators in efforts to identify and apprehend those behind the importation.

“This was intercepted by operatives of the tactical team while it was being moved out of Lagos State. We received intelligence on the movement and immediately swung into action. The vehicle conveying the sacks was headed from Lagos to a destination in the South-East.

“Following the intelligence, the vehicle was intercepted and those transporting the items were arrested. They are currently in our custody and investigations are ongoing,” Fatai said.

The police commissioner disclosed that cartons of suspected illicit drugs were also being transported alongside the sacks of military camouflage uniforms.

He said the case remained under investigation as the police worked to identify and apprehend those behind the operation.

“Areas where we have seen these bandits, we have seen them wear these uniforms all over the place. Who knows what they want to do with this? Nobody can tell. We are still investigating to get to the root of the matter for now,” the commissioner said.