The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed public fears surrounding a viral video showing a group of young men arriving in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos.
The video, which sparked panic online, was confirmed to show 89 men who were legitimately recruited from Katsina State to work at the Dangote Refinery in Lekki.
In a statement posted on Friday via X (formerly Twitter), the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said police officers were immediately deployed to investigate after receiving the report on May 14, 2025.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the young men, 89 in number, had been recruited to work as labourers at the Dangote Refinery,” the statement said.
The contractor who brought them and the refinery’s Chief Security Officer both confirmed that the men had been cleared to live and work at the site.
Police also assured the public that the group was thoroughly searched, and no incriminating items were found. Each individual presented their National Identification Number (NIN), which was verified.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, urged Lagos residents to remain calm and avoid spreading false or unverified information that could incite fear.
He stressed that the Command is fully committed to public safety and will continue to act swiftly on any security concerns.
Residents are advised to verify facts before sharing videos or claims that could cause unnecessary tension.
