Suspect caught with human hand and weapons during routine stop
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old man, Samson Onilewaji, after he was found in possession of a severed human hand, firearms, and stolen items during a stop-and-search operation along the Lekki-Epe Expressway. The command's spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Friday, June 26.
According to Adebisi, the suspect was intercepted in an unregistered commercial shuttle bus carrying six occupants. A thorough search of the vehicle and its occupants led to the recovery of a suspected human right hand, two locally made pistols, one live cartridge, two axes, a point-of-sale (POS) terminal, and five ATM cards from Onilewaji.
Suspect confesses to recent robberies
During interrogation, Onilewaji confessed to having recently robbed three individuals of their personal belongings, including the recovered POS terminal and ATM cards. The police are currently making efforts to identify and contact the victims to return their recovered items.
“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,” Adebisi added.
Police intensify investigation
The police command stated that further investigations are underway to determine the origin of the severed hand and the full extent of the suspect's criminal activities. The arrest highlights the vigilance of law enforcement in combating violent crime in Lagos.
