By Imisioluwa Afunmiso
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 21-year-old suspected armed robber, identified as Samson Onilewaji, for allegedly being in possession of a suspected human body part, firearms, and other stolen items along the Lekki-Epe Expressway.
The arrest was made during a routine stop-and-search operation conducted by police officers on the expressway, where an unregistered commercial shuttle bus conveying six occupants was intercepted.
During a search of the vehicle and its occupants, police discovered that Onilewaji was in possession of a suspected human right hand, two locally made pistols, one live cartridge, two axes, one Point of Sale (POS) terminal machine, and five ATM cards.
According to the Lagos State Police Command, the suspect confessed to recently robbing three individuals of their personal belongings, including the recovered POS terminal and ATM cards.
The Command disclosed that efforts are ongoing to identify and contact the victims to facilitate the return of their recovered belongings.
Police authorities also said investigations had commenced to determine the identity of the owner of the recovered suspected human hand, as well as the circumstances surrounding its possession and intended use.
The Command added that efforts were being intensified to identify and apprehend other criminal associates linked to the suspect.
The suspect is expected to be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Olaiwola Fatai, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to tackling violent crimes and other criminal activities across the state.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and continue supporting law enforcement agencies with timely and credible information that would aid crime prevention and enhance public safety.