Lagos Police Nab Suspected Robber with N20m Worth of Stolen Human Hair

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Lagos Police Nab Suspected Robber with N20m Worth of Stolen Human Hair

The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a suspected traffic robber caught with a sack of human hair products valued at approximately N20 million, allegedly stolen from a moving truck on the CMS-Marina Bridge.

Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest in a statement released on Thursday, noting that the suspect is believed to be a member of a notorious robbery syndicate targeting commercial vehicles.

“On April 25, 2025, a criminal gang stole a large sack filled with assorted human hairs valued at approximately N20 million from a moving truck, unknown to the driver, while in transit along the CMS-Marina Bridge,” the statement read.

The arrest came after detectives from the Ebute-Ero Division acted swiftly on a tip-off and tracked the suspect to the Marina car park, where he was found in possession of the stolen goods.

Mr Hundeyin said the suspect attempted to escape by jumping off the bridge but sustained injuries in the process. He is currently receiving medical treatment under police custody.

The police have since launched a manhunt for other members of the gang who remain at large.

In a related development, a 25-year-old man, Onyebuchi Emelumba, was earlier arraigned at an Ojo Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing 22 pieces of hair weave-ons worth N300,000 from a shop at the Trade Fair Complex.

According to police prosecutor Simon Uche, Emelumba and others who are still at large broke into the shop owned by Ikenna Oguegbu on January 6 and stole the items.

The charges against him include conspiracy, burglary, and theft, all of which contravene Sections 287, 309 and 411 of the Lagos State Criminal Law, 2015.

Mr Emelumba pleaded not guilty and was granted bail in the sum of N300,000, with two sureties in like sum. The case was adjourned until February 12 for further mention.