After the kidnappers, the checkpoints: Four years after Lagos-Ibadan Expressway kidnapping crisis
Four years after a wave of kidnappings and a deadly shoot-out between security operatives and suspected kidnappers around the Dominion University axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, motorists travelling through the route are still encountering multiple security checks, with some road users alleging that the stops now cause unnecessary delays and expose travellers to additional risks. Read More:…
Four years after a series of kidnappings and deadly confrontations around the Dominion University section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, motorists still face multiple security checks and potential delays on the route. Our correspondent observed two separate checkpoints manned by police, customs, road safety officials, and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency near Dominion University.
Vehicles were directed into a single lane using makeshift barricades, and occupants interacted with security personnel. Private cars and buses were stopped, with passengers required to disembark and luggage searched. The correspondent recounted a 20-minute clearance process for his taxi, and another checkpoint was encountered further along the expressway.
Drivers reported paying bribes of N500 for expedited processing, with some alleging similar demands from other security agencies. The heavy security presence has been in place since 2022, following a surge in kidnappings and attacks along the expressway.
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