The Oyo State Police Command has reaffirmed the importance of its ongoing Stop-and-Search operations across highways, intersections, and adjoining roads, describing them as crucial for deterring crime and safeguarding lives.
The Command, in a statement on Thursday, disclosed that one of such routine operations yielded significant discoveries along the Toll Gate axis of the Ibadan expressway at about 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
A statement on X handle of Oyo State Police Command read:”A Federal Highway Patrol team intercepted a white bus with registration number XA 551 IRG, leading to the arrest of one occupant, identified as Alfa Basiru, who was found in possession of suspected human flesh. The suspect claimed to have purchased the substance in Lagos. He has since been transferred to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Iyaganku, for further interrogation. The suspected item is undergoing forensic analysis to determine its authenticity and source.
“In a separate case, operatives flagged down a Toyota Camry with registration number LSD 957 JX during a routine search. The driver, however, abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene. The car has been taken into custody by the Command. Members of the public with legitimate claims to the vehicle are urged to come forward with verifiable documents and contact the Police Command via +234 808 176 8614”.
The Command emphasised that such operations are not exaggerated security theatrics but real and deliberate measures to maintain law and order while ensuring the safety of residents and travelers within Oyo State.
While thanking the public for their continued cooperation and understanding, the Police assured that efforts would be sustained to combat crime and foster a more secure environment.
