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Police probe ammunition parcel delivered to bank MD in Lagos

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  • The Lagos State Police Command is investigating a suspicious parcel containing live ammunition delivered to the Managing Director of FirstBank, Oluwasegun Alebiosu.
  • The parcel, discovered on May 7, 2026, contained two rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and was delivered to Alebiosu's residence via a dispatch rider.
  • No arrests have been made, but police are pursuing leads and examining forensic and intelligence information to identify the sender.

The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into a concerning incident involving a parcel of live ammunition delivered to the Managing Director of FirstBank, Oluwasegun Alebiosu. The discovery was made on May 7, 2026, when Alebiosu found two rounds of 7.62mm ammunition concealed within a package delivered to his Ikoyi residence.

The parcel, reportedly marked confidential and lacking sender information, was received by Alebiosu's security guard before being handed over to him. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, confirmed the ongoing investigation, stating that detectives are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the delivery. "The case is still under investigation, and we are treating it with the seriousness it deserves," Fatai said.

While no arrests have been made, police are actively pursuing several leads and examining information provided by the complainant. Forensic and intelligence-led investigations are underway to establish the origin of the parcel and identify any individuals connected to its delivery. The incident occurs amid growing concerns for the security of high-profile individuals in Nigeria.

The case is still under investigation, and we are treating it with the seriousness it deserves.

— Tijani FataiLagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, confirming the ongoing investigation into the ammunition parcel.
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