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A 21-year-old man has been arrested by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly being in possession of a suspected human hand, firearms and other dangerous items.
The suspect was arrested during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Lekki-Epe Expressway.
In a statement, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said officers intercepted an unregistered commercial shuttle bus conveying six occupants and arrested one of the passengers after discovering a suspected human body part, firearms and suspected stolen items in his possession.
She said: “During a search of the vehicle and its occupants, the suspect, Samson Onilewaji, 21, was found in possession of a suspected human right hand, two locally made pistols, one live cartridge, two axes, one POS terminal and five ATM cards.
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“The suspect confessed to recently robbing three individuals of their personal belongings, including the recovered POS terminal and ATM cards. Efforts are ongoing to identify and contact the victims for the return of their recovered property.
“Investigation is also ongoing to ascertain the identity of the owner of the recovered suspected human hand, the circumstances surrounding its possession, and its intended use. Further efforts are being intensified to identify and apprehend other criminal associates connected with the suspect. The suspect will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.”
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, reiterated the command’s commitment to combating violent crime and other criminal activities across the state.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and continue supporting the police with timely and credible information that would aid crime prevention and enhance public safety.
