Oyo Police Intensify Security on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Amidst Misinformation Spread

The Oyo State Police Command has strengthened security along major highways in response to the rising spread of misinformation about safety on the Lagos–Ibadan expressway.

According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Osifeso Adewale, the Command has observed a troubling increase in false claims and video clips alleging abductions and dangerous activities around the Onigari axis.

To counter the concerns, the Oyo State Police Command, says it is working closely with the Ogun State Police Command and the Ogun–Oyo Joint Security Committee, to intensify security measures across major routes entering and leaving the state, including increased patrol visibility, intelligence-driven stop-and-search operations, and improved surveillance in border communities. The Command therefore urged members of the public to refrain from sharing unverified information that could escalate fear or disrupt public order.