Police recover hijacked tanker, begin manhunt for suspects in Oyo

The Oyo State Police Command has successfully recovered a hijacked DAF tanker truck that was abandoned in the Ile-Igbon area of the state. This recovery marks another success in the command's ongoing campaign against criminal activities and its commitment to public safety.

Acting on credible intelligence, police operatives located the abandoned tanker. Preliminary investigations suggest the hijackers fled the scene upon realizing that security operatives were actively tracking their movements. The sustained pressure from the police reportedly made it impossible for the suspects to retain control of the vehicle.

Authorities confirmed that the truck was hijacked by armed criminals along the Ijebu-Ode axis in Ogun State. The driver and owner have identified the vehicle, and the matter was previously reported to the police in Ogun State. The Oyo State Police Command is collaborating with its Ogun State counterpart to complete the necessary administrative procedures for the vehicle's release. Efforts are also underway to track down and apprehend the fleeing suspects.