The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old man, Samson Onilewaji, after officers discovered a suspected human body part, firearms, and items believed to be linked to robbery during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Lekki-Epe Expressway.
Arrest During Routine Stop-and-Search
According to the police, the arrest occurred on Friday, June 26, when officers intercepted an unregistered commercial shuttle bus carrying six occupants. A search of the vehicle and passengers led to the discovery of several items in Onilewaji's possession, including a suspected human right hand, two locally made pistols, one live cartridge, two axes, one POS terminal machine, and five ATM cards.
The command shared the information through its official X account, stating: "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."
Confession and Links to Robbery
The police said Onilewaji confessed that he recently robbed three people of their belongings. The recovered POS machine and ATM cards were allegedly among the items taken from the victims. Authorities are working to identify and contact the victims so the recovered properties can be returned.
Investigation into Human Hand Continues
The police are still investigating the source of the suspected human hand found with the suspect. They are working to determine who the body part belongs to, the circumstances surrounding its possession, and what it was intended for. Efforts are also ongoing to identify and arrest any other persons connected to the case.
The police added that the suspect will be charged in court after the completion of the investigations.
Police Assure Residents of Action Against Crime
The Lagos Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Olaiwola Fatai, assured residents that the command remains committed to fighting violent crimes and other criminal activities. He urged members of the public to provide credible information that could assist the police in preventing crime and improving public safety.
In a related development, the Ogun State Police Command recently rescued a kidnap victim and killed two suspected kidnappers during an anti-kidnapping operation. The operation followed intelligence efforts, leading officers to a hideout where a gun battle occurred. Authorities recovered a firearm, ₦2.2 million, a phone, and other items allegedly linked to criminal activities.
