Chinese National Arrested in Lagos for Fake Diplomatic Number Plate

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a Chinese national, Lei Lu, for allegedly using a fake British Embassy diplomatic number plate at the American Embassy in Victoria Island.

According to a police sources, the incident was reported by a good samaritan on April 3, 2025, at about 12:17 p.m. The suspect, a 40-year-old male, was apprehended at the American Embassy earlier that day at around 11:00 a.m.

Upon receiving the report, a team of police detectives was deployed to the scene. The suspect and his vehicle, bearing the fake diplomatic number plate 138-CD-46, were handed over to the police and taken to the station for further investigation.

During interrogation, the suspect was unable to provide any valid documents to support his use of the diplomatic plate. Photographs were taken, and the exhibits were properly documented.

The police have commenced further investigations to determine the motive behind the use of the fake number plate and any possible security implications.
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