Police intercept truck carrying ‘40 bags of explosives’ in Oyo, arrest driver

The Oyo police command says it has intercepted a truck conveying materials suspected to be explosive in the Sango area of Ibadan, the state capital.

Ayanlade Olayinka, police spokesperson in the state, said in a statement on Sunday that the truck was intercepted during a stop-and-search operation following an intelligence tip-off.

He noted that the truck driver and the 42 suspected explosive materials had been taken into custody.

Olayinka said Femi Haruna, commissioner of police in Oyo, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the matter.

According to him, specialised personnel from the explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) unit and the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) unit have been deployed to secure the items and conduct forensic examination.

He added that a detailed forensic analysis is ongoing to determine the exact nature of the materials and their intended use.

The police spokesperson assured residents that there is no cause for panic, adding that further updates will be provided as investigations progress.