The Lagos State police command is investigating a parcel containing two rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition delivered to the managing director and chief executive officer of First Bank Nigeria, Oluwasegun Alebiosu. Commissioner of Police Tijani Fatai confirmed the incident during a press briefing on Tuesday at the command headquarters, stating that Alebiosu reported the case on May 7. The parcel was initially received by the bank chief's security guard at his residence before being handed over to him.
Fatai said the managing director reported the matter after discovering the live rounds in the package. Police have launched forensic analysis and intelligence operations to determine how the parcel was sent and who was responsible. Detectives are reviewing information provided by Alebiosu, including names of individuals he suspects may be connected to the incident.
The police commissioner emphasized that while the CEO has pointed to certain people as potential suspects, these remain personal suspicions. No individual has been arrested or taken into custody in connection with the case. Fatai assured the public that the investigation is ongoing and that authorities are treating the matter with the seriousness it deserves. Updates will be shared as findings emerge.
Oluwasegun Alebiosu received live ammunition at his home yet no suspect has been arrested despite his naming individuals to police. The delay in arrests, even with named persons of interest, raises questions about the pace and direction of the investigation. Lagos residents may wonder if threats involving live rounds would be treated with equal urgency if sent to someone without his profile. Security gaps allowing such a parcel to reach a top banker's residence remain unexplained.
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