The Oyo State Police Command has said investigation had begun on the abduction of an unspecified number of motorists along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Friday night.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Oyo State Command, Adewale Osifeso, made the declaration in a short message on Saturday in a reaction to the alleged abduction.
The statement reads, “Good morning sir! Investigation has commenced. Updates would be provided accordingly, please.”
The abduction had generated tension along the expressway, even among residents, who have families that might be traveling home for weekend.
Several vehicles aborted their trips to their destination and drove in the opposite direction.
The incident happened around Dominion University City of Faith, KM 24, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
It was gathered that nobody could ascertain the number of people abducted but three private vehicles were affected.
The eyewitness who was travelling from Lagos to Ibadan said there was fear among motorists and passengers around the spot.
“I can confirm that some motorists have just been abducted near Dominion University, Ibadan. Many vehicles had to turn back but the road is free as I am talking to you.
“I saw three vehicles with their doors wide open and not a single person was found inside the three vehicles and there is no trace of where they ran to.
“One of the cars smashed its bonnet on the wall while the one behind jammed it from behind but there was no sign of accident. We were sure it was a case of abduction because the vehicles were empty.
“At first, we taught it was robbery but it was not because we should have seen those that were robbed. There was nobody at the scene when my vehicle got there.”
The witness said when they moved away from the scene, they saw some hunters and vigilantes heading towards the place the incident happened.
When contacted, the Amotekun Commandant in the state, Colonel Olayinka Olayanju, said he had no information about the latest abduction in the state.
