The Oyo State Police Command, on Sunday, said it intercepted a truck conveying suspected explosive materials in Saki, a town in the Oke-Ogun axis of the state.

In a statement by its spokesman, Ayanlade Olayinka, the command disclosed that operatives recorded the success during a stop-and-search exercise.

“Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the command intercepted a truck conveying materials suspected to be explosive devices during a stop-and-search operation in Saki, Oyo State,” said Mr Olayinka.

According to the police spokesman, the truck and the suspected materials were promptly secured and are currently in police custody.

“The driver of the truck has been taken into custody and is cooperating fully with investigators as efforts continue to unravel all circumstances surrounding the incident,” Mr Olayinka said.

Mr Olayinka noted that specialised personnel of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit and the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Unit have also been deployed to safely secure the items for safekeeping and forensic examination.

“Detailed forensic analysis has since commenced, alongside a thorough and robust investigation to determine the exact nature of the items and their intended use,” Mr Olayinka said.

The police spokesman stated that the commissioner of police, Femi Haruna, has ordered an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the incident.

Restating its commitment to protecting lives and property, the command called on residents across the state to exercise calm as investigations proceed.