Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Lagos State Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation into the delivery of a suspicious parcel containing two live rounds of ammunition to the residence of the Managing Director of First Bank of Nigeria, Oluwasegun Alebiosu, an incident that has raised serious security concerns among corporate executives in the commercial capital. Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, confirmed the development on Tuesday during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Ikeja, where he also paraded exhibits recovered from recent intelligence-led operations across the state. According to the police chief, the matter was formally reported on May 7, 2026, after Alebiosu discovered the ammunition concealed inside a package that had been delivered to his Ikoyi residence through an unidentified dispatch rider.
The parcel, which bore no sender's name or accompanying message, was initially received by a security guard at the bank executive's residence before it was handed over to him, as it was addressed directly to him and marked “confidential”. Upon opening the envelope, Alebiosu reportedly found two rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition hidden inside. The discovery immediately aroused suspicion and prompted the bank chief to alert the police, who have since commenced forensic and intelligence-led investigations to unravel the circumstances surrounding the delivery. Commissioner Fatai described the case as a serious matter that is receiving the full attention of investigators. "There is a case like that which we are presently investigating, and it happened precisely on May 7, 2026. The MD of First Bank reported that he received a parcel that had been collected on his behalf by a security guard at his residence. Upon opening the parcel, he discovered two live rounds of ammunition. The ammunition is precisely 7.62mm calibre. The matter raised serious concern, and we immediately commenced investigations," Fatai stated.
The commissioner disclosed that no arrests have been made in connection with the case, but stressed that detectives were actively pursuing several leads, including information provided by the complainant regarding individuals he suspects may be behind the act. "Presently, no suspect is in custody. Even though the MD has mentioned some people who he suspected of being the brains behind it, that is his suspicion anyway. We are still working on it," Fatai said. He added that investigators were tracing the dispatch rider who delivered the package, describing him as a key focus of the ongoing probe. Security sources confirmed that Closed-Circuit Television footage from the Ikoyi axis was being reviewed as part of efforts to identify the rider and reconstruct the delivery chain. The package reportedly contained no accompanying letter, note, or any information that could reveal the identity of the sender, making tracing difficult at the initial stage.
The incident comes amid heightened concerns over the security of corporate executives and other high-profile individuals in the country, and sources within the financial institution have suggested that the parcel could be an act of intimidation targeted at the bank's leadership. The delivery occurred shortly after the bank intensified internal reforms aimed at improving efficiency in financial transactions and stepped up efforts to recover outstanding loans from customers who had allegedly defaulted on repayment obligations. While the police and the bank have yet to officially link the parcel to any individual or group, the timing of the incident has triggered internal security concerns within the financial institution. A senior staff member of the bank, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the matter was immediately escalated to security agencies after the discovery to ensure the safety of the managing director and his family.
During the same press briefing, Commissioner Fatai also announced that operatives of the command had arrested several crime suspects and recovered a significant cache of items, including 14 firearms, four live cartridges, 51 mobile phones, one motorcycle, 47 sacks of military camouflage uniforms, and vandalised electrical cables. In a separate operation, police intercepted a truck conveying 47 sacks of military camouflage uniforms and 80 cartons of suspected illicit substances along the Lekki-Epe axis following intelligence reports, leading to the arrest of four suspects who are currently assisting investigators. The police boss assured residents that the command would carry out a thorough investigation into the ammunition parcel case and provide updates as the investigation progresses. He urged the public to refrain from speculation and stressed that all claims and suspicions would be subjected to thorough scrutiny before any conclusions are reached. "The investigation needs to be more thorough," Fatai emphasised, adding that the command remains committed to ensuring that those responsible for the act are identified and brought to justice.
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