Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 21-year-old man, Samson Onilewaji, after he was allegedly found in possession of a suspected human body part, firearms, and items believed to have been stolen during robbery operations.

The suspect was apprehended during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Lekki–Epe Expressway after officers intercepted an unregistered commercial shuttle bus carrying six occupants.

In a statement issued on Friday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said a search of the vehicle 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 Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards.

According to the police, the suspect confessed to recently robbing three individuals of their belongings, including the recovered POS terminal and ATM cards.

“The suspect confessed to having 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,” Adebisi said.

She added that detectives have launched an investigation to determine the identity of the owner of the suspected human hand, the circumstances surrounding its possession, and its intended use.

The police also said efforts are underway to identify and arrest other suspected members of the criminal network linked to the suspect.

Adebisi noted that the suspect would be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.

Reacting to the arrest, the Commissioner of Police, Tijani Olaiwola Fatai, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling violent crime and other criminal activities across Lagos State.