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Police Arrest 21-Year-Old for Possession of Human Body Part, Firearms in Lagos

Police said the suspect confessed to robbing three people as investigators seek the owner of the suspected human hand.

  • On Friday, Lagos State Police Command operatives arrested 21-year-old Samson Onilewaji during a routine stop-and-search along the Lekki-Epe Expressway, discovering a suspected human hand, two locally made pistols, and stolen property in an unregistered shuttle bus.
  • This arrest follows intensified security measures by the Lagos State Police Command, which has ramped up stop-and-search operations across major roads to curb armed robbery and the proliferation of illegal firearms.
  • Onilewaji confessed to robbing three individuals of their personal belongings, including a Point of Sale terminal and five Automated Teller Machine cards. Police are working to contact victims for property return.
  • Public Relations Officer Abimbola Adebisi confirmed detectives are investigating the origin of the suspected human hand and circumstances of its possession. Commissioner of Police Tijani Olaiwola Fatai stated Onilewaji will face court charges upon investigation completion.
  • Investigators are actively working to identify and apprehend criminal associates connected to the case. The command urged residents to report suspicious activities through emergency lines to enhance public safety and prevent future crimes.
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empressivenaija.com broke the news on Friday, June 26, 2026.
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