The Oyo State Police Command has intercepted a truck conveying materials suspected to be explosive devices during a stop-and-search operation in Saki.
In a statement on Sunday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said the operation was intelligence-led and described it as an “operational success.”
“The truck and the suspected materials were promptly secured and are currently in police custody,” Olayinka said.
He added that the Commissioner of Police, CP Femi Haruna, immediately ordered a “comprehensive investigation into the matter” upon being briefed on the development.
Specialised personnel from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit and the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Unit were deployed to secure the items for safekeeping and forensic examination.
“Detailed forensic analysis has since commenced, alongside a thorough and robust investigation to determine the exact nature of the items and their intended use,” the statement said.
The driver of the truck has been taken into custody and is “cooperating fully with investigators as efforts continue to unravel all circumstances surrounding the incident,” Olayinka added.
The statement further expressed appreciation for the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, for his “unwavering support, strategic leadership, and continued provision of operational guidance that enhance proactive and intelligence-driven policing across the country.”
The Command reassured the public that the Nigeria Police Force remains fully committed to the protection of lives and property and urged citizens to “remain calm, as there is no cause for panic.”
The Command promised to keep the public informed as the investigations progress.
Similarly, the Kano State Police Command recently intercepted suspected explosive materials and illicit drugs in two separate operations within the metropolitan local government areas of the state.
