By RhemDy News
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 21-year-old Samson Onilewaji with suspected human body part, firearms, and other stolen items.
Onilewaji was arrested by the police who were conducting a routine stop-and-search operation along the Lekki-Epe Expressway.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Lagos State Command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, in a statement on Friday, said the suspect was apprehended in an unregistered commercial shuttle bus conveying six occupants.
"During a search of the vehicle and its occupants, 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.
"The suspect confessed to have recently robbed three individuals of their personal belongings, including the recovered POS terminal machine and ATM cards," SP Adebisi said.
The PPRO stressed that efforts were ongoing to identify and contact the victims for the return of their recovered property.
She further disclosed that investigation was also ongoing to ascertain the identity of the owner of the recovered suspected human hand, the circumstances surrounding its possession, and its intended use.
Adebisi added that further efforts were 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," she stated.
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Olaiwola Fatai, assures residents of the Command’s unwavering commitment to combating violent crime and other criminal activities.
He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information that will aid crime prevention and enhance public safety.
"For emergency and information sharing: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, and 09168630929", the statement added.
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