Suspected terrorists attacked travellers along the Ibadan–Ijebu road in Oyo State on Saturday evening, leaving one person dead and several others scrambling for safety.
The incident occurred around 6 p.m. near Onigambari Village in the Idi Gbogun area.
What happened
Witnesses said a Toyota Corolla Sport car was leading a convoy of vehicles, including a bus, when armed men suddenly emerged from the bush and opened fire.
Passengers reportedly jumped out of their vehicles and ran in different directions to escape the attack.
Footage circulating on social media showed a bus riddled with bullet holes and stained with blood, highlighting the intensity of the assault.
Police react
The Oyo State Police Command confirmed the incident.
According to the command’s spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka, the attackers attempted a kidnapping but were unsuccessful.
“There was an attempted kidnapping, but nobody was abducted. One life was unfortunately lost,” he said.
Rising concerns
The attack adds to growing security concerns on Nigerian highways, where cases of armed attacks and abductions have continued to rise.
Travellers have increasingly raised alarm over the safety of major roads across the country.
It's getting serious, my friend escaped the scene yesterday. pic.twitter.com/TGFsSI9hdU
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