Travellers on the Eruku–Egbe road in Kwara State faced a harrowing experience on Sunday as suspected kidnappers launched a brazen attack, firing gunshots at vehicles that refused to stop for them. The incident has heightened fears over the security of major highways in the state.
The assailants, believed to be laying a siege to the route, terrified motorists who were left with a grim choice: comply with the order to stop and risk being kidnapped, or defy them and risk being shot. The timely intervention of a courageous driver who escaped the scene helped to avert a potential tragedy.
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According to a confirmation from the Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, the incident occurred around 4:00 pm on Sunday, contrary to viral reports that it happened on Monday. The CP clarified the timeline while providing details of the event.
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“I am not aware of any crisis on that route today (Monday). What you are referring to happened on Sunday at about 4:00 pm, when the suspected kidnappers fired at a vehicle, and the driver drove straight to the police station in Eruku,” Ojo stated.
He explicitly identified the motives of the attackers, linking their actions directly to kidnapping. “Certainly, they were kidnappers, because their reason for firing was to force the driver to stop so that they could transload. However, the driver who defied them went to our police station and stayed there until this morning when he left,” the police commissioner added.
This account reveals that one motorist, who was fired upon, managed to drive his vehicle to the safety of the Eruku Police Station. The driver was so traumatized and fearful of another attack that he remained at the station until the following morning before continuing his journey.
The police confirmation has dispelled rumours that the kidnappers had completely seized control of the route on Monday, but it has underscored the persistent security challenges on some interstate roads. The attack serves as a stark reminder of the risks faced by road users and has prompted calls for increased police patrols and security presence on vulnerable highways like the Eruku–Egbe road to protect citizens and restore a sense of safety.
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