A statement from the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said upon receipt of the information on May 14, 2025, officers from the command were immediately deployed to the location to ascertain the facts.
The Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State Command has reacted to a video going vial online which showed a large number of young men who had reportedly just arrived in Lagos, seen gathered in front of a company’s premises in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State.
A statement from the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said upon receipt of the information on May 14, 2025, officers from the command were immediately deployed to the location to ascertain the facts.
‘’Preliminary investigations revealed that the young men in question, eighty-nine (89) in number, had arrived from Katsina State and were recruited to work as labourers at the Dangote Refinery in Lekki.”
Hundeyin mentioned that a contractor working with the refinery appeared before the police and confirmed that he had personally sourced and brought the labourers from Katsina for legitimate employment purposes.
He said his statement was corroborated by the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the refinery, who also affirmed that the labourers were verified and cleared for entry into the facility and would be residing in the facility.
Hundeyin added that the individuals were thoroughly searched, and no incriminating items were found in their possession. Furthermore, each person properly identified themselves and presented their National Identification Numbers (NINs), which were duly verified.
The police imagemaker added that the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, urges members of the public to remain calm and desist from spreading unverified or alarmist content that could create unnecessary tension or panic.
He reiterated that the Command remains committed to maintaining law and order across Lagos State and will continue to respond promptly to all matters relating to public safety.
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