Bus intercepted in Ifo was conveying 21 labourers not criminals – Police clarify

The Ogun State Police Command has debunked a information scare successful Ifo alleging that suspected criminals were seen successful the Ibogun road.

DAILY POST reports that the accusation circulating connected societal media alleged that a autobus conveying suspected criminals was sighted on the axis.

Reacting, the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, explained that the autobus was conveying 21 labourers engaged by a operation institution and not criminals.

Babaseyi asserted that the study linking them to transgression activities was recovered to beryllium mendacious and unfounded.

He noted that the workers were legitimately employed for the ongoing national roadworthy reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Ifo–Ibogun Road.

Babaseyi said, “Acting connected quality received connected June 3, 2026, constabulary surveillance and anti-robbery teams swiftly responded to the country and discovered that the bus, which had been intercepted by immoderate youths, was conveying 21 labourers engaged by a operation institution handling the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Ifo–Ibogun Road.

“Further verificat...