Nigeria: Troops Raid Suspected Hideout in Lagos, Arrest 24 Foreign Nationals
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[Vanguard] Troops of the Nigerian Army's 65 Battalion have arrested 24 foreign nationals during a coordinated raid on a suspected hideout in Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State.
Troops of the Nigerian Army's 65 Battalion have arrested 24 foreign nationals during a coordinated raid on a suspected hideout in Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State.
The Army said the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid the 81 Division Area of Responsibility (AOR) of criminal elements, undocumented immigrants and other security threats.
Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, said the operation was carried out following credible intelligence on the presence of undocumented foreign nationals within the battalion's area of operation.
