Hijacked Ogun tanker recovered by Police in Oyo

The Oyo State Police Command has recovered a hijacked DAF tanker truck abandoned by suspected criminals in the Ile-Igbon area of the state following intelligence-led operations.

According to the command, the recovery was made after credible intelligence and sustained surveillance efforts aimed at combating violent crime and vehicle theft across Oyo State.

In a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, the tanker had reportedly been left unattended for several days after the suspects fled the area upon noticing intensified police tracking activities.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the tanker was originally hijacked along the Ijebu-Ode axis of neighbouring Ogun State before being moved into Oyo State.

“The criminal elements who had unlawfully taken possession of the truck abandoned it upon realising that security operatives were actively tracking their movement,” the police stated.

The driver later identified the recovered vehicle and confirmed that it had been forcefully taken from him during the incident.

The owner of the tanker also verified the report, noting that the matter had earlier been reported to police authorities in Ogun State.

Police said the vehicle has been secured and taken into custody pending the completion of investigations and necessary inter-state administrative procedures.

The command added that it is collaborating with its counterpart in Ogun State to facilitate the return of the tanker to its rightful owner, while efforts continue to apprehend the fleeing suspects.

Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbemiga, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to intelligence-driven policing and sustained operations against criminal networks operating within the state.

He also urged residents to support security agencies by providing timely and credible information that could assist in preventing crime and improving public safety.