Lagos Police Probe Threat to First Bank MD After Receipt of Live Ammunition Parcel

Lagos Police Probe Threat to First Bank MD After Receipt of Live Ammunition Parcel
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Lagos Police Probe Threat to First Bank MD After Receipt of Live Ammunition Parcel

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that the Managing Director of First Bank of Nigeria (FBN), Oluwasegun Alebiosu, received a parcel containing two live rounds of ammunition at his Lagos residence, prompting an ongoing investigation by security agencies.

Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, disclosed this on tuesday during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Ikeja, where he reviewed major achievements recorded by the command over the past two weeks.

Describing the incident as a serious security concern, the police chief said the parcel was delivered to Alebiosu’s residence in the upscale Ikoyi area of Lagos on May 7, 2026, and was reported to the police shortly afterward.

“There is a case like that we are presently investigating, and it happened precisely on the 7th of May, 2026,” Fatai said.

“The MD of First Bank reported that he received a parcel that was collected for him by his guard in his house, and after opening the parcel, he saw two live rounds of ammunition. The ammunition is precisely 7.2mm ammunition. The matter aroused serious concern, and we immediately commenced investigations.”

The commissioner noted that no arrests had been made in connection with the case but assured that investigators were pursuing all available leads to uncover those behind the act.

According to him, while the complainant provided the names of some individuals he suspected, the police would rely strictly on evidence and facts gathered during the investigation.

“Although the complainant mentioned some people he thinks were behind the act, that is his own suspicion anyway. I can assure you that our investigations will unravel those who are truly behind the matter,” he stated.

Fatai urged members of the public to avoid speculation as investigations continue, stressing that no individual or organisation has been officially linked to the incident.

He reiterated the command’s commitment to conducting a thorough investigation and ensuring that anyone found culpable is brought to justice.

Sources familiar with the case said the package was delivered by a dispatch rider and received by security personnel at Alebiosu’s residence before being handed over to him because it was marked confidential and addressed directly to the bank chief.

Upon opening the parcel, Alebiosu reportedly found two live bullets concealed inside an unmarked envelope, with no accompanying note, message, or information that could identify the sender.

The incident reportedly occurred amid ongoing reforms and operational restructuring within First Bank, including intensified efforts to recover outstanding debts from loan defaulters.

Bank sources said the discovery immediately triggered security concerns, leading management to notify the Lagos State Police Command and other security agencies.
Investigators are yet to determine the motive behind the parcel, although a source close to the bank described it as a possible attempt to intimidate the institution’s leadership.

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