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.
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