By Evelyn Usman

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 38 foreign nationals in Epe, Lagos State, following intelligence reports about the presence of a large number of foreigners occupying a building in the area.

Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Fatai Tijani, disclosed that the operation was launched after credible intelligence indicated suspicious activities involving the occupants of the building.

He clarified that the arrested foreigners were not connected to individuals featured in a recent viral video that sparked public concern.

According to the police commissioner, those arrested include 14 Chinese nationals, nine Cameroonians, four Beninese, four Malaysians, two Togolese and one Ghanaian.