The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into a suspicious parcel containing live ammunition delivered to the Managing Director of FirstBank, Oluwasegun Alebiosu.
The Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, disclosed this on Tuesday during a press briefing at the command headquarters, stating that detectives had commenced investigations to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.
According to the police, the matter was reported on May 7, 2026, after Alebiosu allegedly discovered two rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition concealed inside a parcel delivered to him.
Fatai explained that the package was initially received by the bank executive’s security guard before it was handed over to him.
“The Managing Director reported the matter to the police after discovering two rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition in a parcel collected on his behalf. The case is still under investigation, and we are treating it with the seriousness it deserves,” the commissioner said.
Sources familiar with the incident revealed that the parcel was delivered to Alebiosu’s residence in the Ikoyi area of Lagos by a dispatch rider.
The package was reportedly marked “confidential” and contained only the recipient’s name and address, with no details identifying the sender.
Police authorities confirmed that no arrest has been made so far, but investigators are pursuing several leads. Detectives are also examining information provided by the complainant regarding individuals who may have knowledge of or involvement in the delivery.
Fatai said forensic and intelligence-led investigations are ongoing to determine the origin of the parcel and identify anyone connected to the incident.
He assured residents that the command would provide updates as investigations progress.
The development has raised fresh concerns over the security of corporate executives and other high-profile individuals across the country.
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