Operatives of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) have arrested a man identified only as Godwin, who is suspectedly mentally unstable, after being found in possession of 27 SIM cards in the Epe area of the state.
In a statement released, the LNSC revealed that the suspect had been under surveillance for over a month following multiple reports from residents about his suspicious activities.
Godwin, said to hail from Ughelli Local Government Area of Delta State, reportedly took refuge in an abandoned security post near a T-junction in Epe.
Residents observed that the suspect frequently changed his clothes early in the morning and was often seen engaging in late-night phone conversations — behaviour that raised suspicions despite his unkempt appearance.
According to the LNSC, operatives of the Epe command conducted a routine patrol on Monday, May 5, during which they discovered that the suspect was absent from his usual spot.
Seizing the opportunity, the team searched the abandoned structure and uncovered 27 registered SIM cards hidden inside a section of a block wall.
“Officers were immediately dispatched, and Mr Godwin was arrested shortly after his return to the location.
During interrogation, he confirmed his identity and background but declined to reveal the location of any mobile phones linked to the SIM cards,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, a local food vendor also attested to Godwin’s unusual conduct, noting that he often appeared mentally alert and coherent despite his erratic behaviour.
Confirming the arrest, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, stated that preliminary investigations suggest that the man may be mentally unstable and homeless.
He emphasised, however, that no evidence has been found linking the suspect to any criminal activities such as kidnapping.
“The claim is for now baseless,” Hundeyin said.
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