Police Intercept Suspected Explosives In Oyo, Arrest Truck Driver

The Oyo State Police Command has intercepted items suspected to be explosive devices during a security operation in Saki, in the Oke Ogun area of the state.

The Command disclosed this on Sunday in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade.

According to the police, the suspicious items were discovered during a routine stop-and-search operation, leading to the arrest of the truck driver conveying the materials.

The police spokesperson confirmed that both the suspected explosive devices and the truck used in transporting them have been taken into police custody for further investigation.

The Oyo Police spokesman said, “Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Command intercepted a truck conveying materials suspected to be explosive devices during a stop-and-search operation in Saki, Oyo State.

“The truck and the suspected materials were promptly secured and are currently in police custody.

“Upon receiving a briefing on the development, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Femi Haruna, immediately ordered a comprehensive investigation into the matter.

“Consequently, specialized personnel of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit and the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Unit were deployed to safely 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 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.”