By Abisola Oluremi
The Oyo State Police Command has recorded a major operational success following an intelligence-led operation in Saki, Oyo State.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Olayinka Ayanlade, said police operatives intercepted a truck conveying materials suspected to be explosive devices during a routine stop-and-search operation.
The truck and the suspected items were immediately secured and taken into police custody.
The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Mr Femi Haruna, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the incident.
Specialised personnel from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit and the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Unit were subsequently deployed to safely secure the materials for forensic examination.
Police say a detailed analysis is ongoing to determine the exact nature of the items and their intended use.
The driver of the truck has been arrested and is currently cooperating with investigators, as efforts continue to unravel the circumstances surrounding the interception.
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