Police arrest six for alleged N20 billion goods diversion
Lagos state police arrested six people suspected of belonging to a syndicate accused of diverting imported consignments valued at more than N20 billion over about 19 years. The suspects were linked to truck transport contracts from Apapa Port, WhatsApp recruitment of drivers, and changing phones and SIMs to erase traces; police recovered phones, SIMs and some diverted fabrics found in an Agege market. Authorities said some members had been arrested before and released, and the investigation aims to arrest collaborators, recover more goods and follow directives to step up action against economic sabotage.
Six suspects arrested over alleged N20 billion long-running goods diversion
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Importers complained about missing consignments from Apapa Port. Police investigated and arrested six suspects linked to the diversion syndicate. Police will try to find other members and recover more goods.
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