Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 21-year-old man, Samson Onilewaji, after intercepting an unregistered commercial shuttle bus during a stop-and-search operation along the Lekki-Epe Expressway. A search of the vehicle and occupants revealed a suspected human right hand, two locally made pistols, one live cartridge, two axes, a POS terminal machine, and five ATM cards.
The suspect reportedly confessed to recently robbing three persons and taking the recovered POS machine and ATM cards. Police said efforts are underway to identify and contact the victims for the return of their property. Investigations are also ongoing to determine the owner of the suspected human hand, how it was obtained, its intended use, and to apprehend other members of the suspect’s criminal network. He will be charged to court at the conclusion of investigations.
CP Tijani Olaiwola Fatai said the Command remains committed to tackling violent crime and urged residents to stay vigilant and share timely, credible information to aid prevention and safety. Emergency and information lines: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, and 09168630929.
