Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command, have arrested a suspect, Samson Onilewaji, who was allegedly found in possession of a suspected human hand.
According to a statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi and shared on the command’s official X handle on Friday, Onilewaji was apprehended while the police was conducting a routine stop-and-search operation along the Lekki-Epe Expressway.
The police were said to have intercepted an unregistered commercial shuttle bus conveying six occupants and arrested the suspect who also had in his possession, firearms, and other stolen items.
The statement read, “During a search of the vehicle and its occupants, the suspect, identified as Samson Onilewaji, male, 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.
“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 state Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, urged the public to remain vigilant and continue supporting the police with timely and credible information that will aid crime prevention and enhance public safety.
