Police rescue 38 foreign nationals, probe illegal immigration in Lagos

The Police Command in Lagos has rescued 38 foreign nationals from a possible mob attack in Epe area and launched investigation into alleged illegal immigration activities.
Commissioner of Police, Mr Fatai Tijani, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists at the Command Headquarters in Ikeja.
The rescue operation was carried out on June 17 after officers intervened to prevent a breakdown of law and order involving the foreign nationals.
He said: “The foreign nationals comprise citizens of Chad, Burkina Faso, Benin, Mali, Togo, Cameroon, and Ghana.
“The individuals were unable to provide satisfactory explanations regarding their presence or activities in Nigeria.
“Suspe...