Oyo State Police Command has arrested a driver caught with unlicensed firearms within Ibadan metropolis.
Its Public Relation Officer, CSP Adewale Osifeso, said the development was a successful implementation of intelligence-driven stop and search operations on highways, primary roads, and essential intersections within the state.
These efforts, he said, have yielded significant results, greatly increasing community safety and security.
Explaining how the driver was arrested, Osifeso in a issued statement stated that, “On Thursday, September 18, 2025, at approximately 9:11 PM, a team from the Federal Highway Patrol conducted a stop and search at the Toll Gate on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ibadan. During this operation, a Toyota bus (registration number AFZ 933 XA) was stopped, and upon searching the vehicle, officers discovered several illegal items, including two locally-made single barrel firearms, two brand new short stainless steel machetes, and twenty live cartridges.
“The driver was unable to provide a valid driver’s license or the necessary vehicle documentation at the time of the arrest and has been taken into custody along with the bus.
“In addition, just one day prior, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, other successful operations led to the recovery of a white Toyota Camry (registration number LSD 957 JX) along the Ogbomoso-Iseyin Road, as well as a disturbing quantity of human flesh found in a suspect’s hand luggage inside a white commercial bus (registration number XA 551 IRG).
“These incidents illustrate the effectiveness of our targeted strategies against vehicle theft and various illicit activities.”
In a statement, he said Femi Haruna, Commissioner of Police,Oyo State Command has reiterated the dedication of the Oyo State Police to ongoing intelligence-led operations and encourages residents to remain vigilant, reporting any suspicious behavior to the authorities promptly.
The statement added:”If you notice anything unusual, please inform the police right away, and they will respond accordingly. Together, we can contribute to making Oyo State a safer place for everyone.