Lagos police arrest robbery suspect, recover human body part, firearms
A 21-year-old suspect, Samson Onilewaji, has been arrested by the police in Lagos for being in possession of a suspected human body part, firearms, and other stolen items.
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Abimbola Adebisi disclosed this in a Friday statement.
Adebisi said the suspect was nabbed after operatives of the state police command conducting a routine stop-and-search operation along the Lekki-Epe Expressway, intercepted an unregistered commercial shuttle bus conveying six occupants.
The statement reads, “During a search of the vehicle and its occupants, the suspect, identified as Samson Onilewaji, ‘m’, aged 21 years, was found in possession of a suspected human right hand, two locally made pistols, one live cartridge, two axes, one POS terminal machine, and five ATM cards.
“The suspect confessed to have recently robbed three individuals of their personal belongings, including the recovered POS terminal machine and ATM cards.
“Efforts are ongoing to identify and contact the victims for the return of their recovered property.”
The command spokesperson added that investigation was also ongoing to ascertain the identity of the owner of the recovered suspected human hand, the circumstances surrounding its possession, and its intended use.
She said further efforts were being intensified to identify and apprehend other criminal associates connected with the suspect.
Adebisi further disclosed that the suspect would be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, assured residents of the command’s unwavering commitment to combating violent crime and other criminal activities.
