The governments of Oyo and Ogun states have taken decisive actions to enhance safety measures in response to recent security challenges along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

This comes in the wake of reported attacks on motorists by suspected kidnappers earlier in the week.

The Special Adviser on Security to the Oyo State governor and a retired Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni on Friday, confirmed that a joint technical committee on security for the two states has decided to reinforce security along the expressway and other roads.

Owoseni explained the purpose of the joint committee, stating, “Since 2021, in furtherance of the communiqué made by the two governors, this group has been meeting to look at areas of concern with regards to security and safety for the two states. This is just another one of those meetings that we have called to review the strategy that has been in place on our highways.”

He reassured motorists and the public, saying, “Once again, we assure motorists and everyone in both states and people that are not from the two states of their safety and security on the road.”

An official statement issued after the joint security meeting between Oyo and Ogun states highlighted the commitment to ensuring security during the Yuletide season.

Owoseni, and his Ogun State counterpart, AIG Olusola Subair (rtd), reiterated the committee’s focus on reviewing existing security strategies to ensure a safer environment for motorists.

The statement noted, “The committee gave the assurance during a stakeholders’ security meeting held at the Dominion University, Lagos-Ibadan expressway, stating that the meeting was held to strengthen safety measures for both states.”

Addressing the reported attack on Thursday night along the Ibadan-Ijebu Ode road, Owoseni stated, “There was an incident, some people blocked the road, and Operation Burst Operatives quickly moved there and cleared them.”

He further added that victims of the kidnap attack managed to escape.

Owoseni assured that increased motorized patrols would commence on Saturday, particularly in identified areas like Ibafo and Mowe.

The statement also encouraged members of the public to report any suspicious activities to security agents and control centers.