Police recover abandoned tanker after hijacking in Oyo
The Oyo State Police Command has found a hijacked DAF tanker truck abandoned in the Ile-Igbon area. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the recovery followed an intelligence-led operation targeting vehicle hijackers. The tanker was reportedly left unattended for several days before being discovered. Authorities are now working to identify and apprehend the suspects involved.
What happened
- The Oyo State Police Command recovered a hijacked DAF tanker truck in Ile-Igbon after acting on credible intelligence.
- Preliminary investigations revealed the suspects abandoned the vehicle due to increased police surveillance and pressure.
- The truck was confirmed to have been hijacked along the Ijebu-Ode axis of Ogun State by armed criminals.
- The driver and owner identified the vehicle, confirming it was forcefully taken and the incident was reported to police in Ogun State.
- The Command is collaborating with Ogun State Police to complete administrative procedures for the vehicle’s release and continues efforts to arrest the fleeing suspects.
