The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old man, Samson Onilewaji, after he was allegedly caught with a suspected human body part, firearms, and stolen valuables during a stop-and-search operation along the Lekki-Epe Expressway.
The command’s spokesperson, CSP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed that the suspect was intercepted while travelling in an unregistered commercial shuttle bus conveying six passengers.
According to the police, a thorough search of the vehicle and its occupants led to the recovery of a suspected human right hand, two locally fabricated pistols, one live cartridge, two axes, a Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal, and five ATM cards concealed by the suspect.
“During a search of the vehicle and its occupants, the suspect, identified as Samson Onilewaji, male, aged 21, 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 statement read.
Police said the suspect subsequently confessed to recently robbing three individuals of their belongings, including the recovered POS terminal and ATM cards.
Adebisi said efforts were underway to trace and contact the victims so their stolen property could be returned.
She added that investigators were also working to establish the identity of the owner of the suspected human hand, determine how the suspect came into possession of it, and unravel its intended use.
The police assured that investigations are ongoing to uncover the full circumstances surrounding the disturbing discovery and any possible criminal network linked to the suspect.
