A man linked to the property told investigators he allowed a foreign national to use the room. The foreign national was reportedly struggling in Nigeria, and the man had offered to help him return to his home country. He claimed the idea to grow cannabis came from the foreign national, and said he never intended to profit from it.


According to him, he agreed only out of a desire to help. He added that the alleged plan came to light when the foreign national tried to sell the cultivated plants.


The Lagos State Commissioner of Police described the discovery as another breakthrough in the command's efforts to tackle drug abuse and trafficking. Police also urged residents to stay alert to activities in their neighbourhoods and to report any suspicious operations to the authorities.