Panic has gripped commuters following a suspected bandit attack along the Ibadan–Ijebu Expressway, where several travellers were reportedly abducted and one person killed.
According to eyewitness accounts, the assailants ambushed vehicles along the busy highway, forcing them to a halt before whisking away an unspecified number of passengers into nearby bush paths. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of the day, left one traveller dead after being shot during the incident.
Sources said the gunmen operated for several minutes without immediate resistance, causing chaos and fear among motorists. Some drivers reportedly abandoned their vehicles and fled the scene to escape being captured.
Security operatives have yet to release an official statement on the incident as of the time of filing this report. However, local authorities are said to have been alerted, and efforts are underway to track down the perpetrators and rescue the abducted victims.
The Ibadan–Ijebu Expressway has in recent times been flagged by road users as a security hotspot, with increasing reports of kidnappings and armed attacks. Commuters are now calling on the government and security agencies to intensify patrols and ensure the safety of lives and property along the route.
Further details are expected as the situation develops.
