A violent incident occurred on the Ibadan–Ijebu Expressway on the evening of Friday, April 18, 2026, when suspected armed assailants ambushed travellers.
The attack, which took place shortly after 7:00 PM local time, resulted in the death of at least one individual and the abduction of an unspecified number of commuters.
Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants emerged suddenly from nearby vegetation, opened fire on passing vehicles, and forcibly removed several people into the surrounding forest, causing widespread panic and bringing traffic to a complete halt.
Motorists and passengers described scenes of chaos, with individuals fleeing toward Ibadan while alerting others to the presence of gunmen blocking the route.
The identity of the deceased has not been publicly disclosed, pending formal notification of the family.
As of late Friday evening, neither the Oyo State nor the Ogun State Police Command had released an official statement; however, reliable security sources confirmed that tactical response teams had been deployed to locate the perpetrators and ensure the safety of stranded individuals.
This event underscores persistent security challenges along the Ibadan–Ijebu corridor, a critical transportation link between Oyo and Ogun States that has experienced intermittent cases of kidnapping in recent years.
Authorities have advised motorists to exercise caution and avoid non-essential travel on the route until the situation is fully resolved and normalcy is restored.
