The Police have dismissed social media reports of protest on Lagos-Ore Expressway, in the Ondo State corridor.

The Ondo State Police Command noted the reports circulating on some media platforms that protest along the Lagos–Ore–Benin Expressway was triggered by the extortion of motorists by police personnel.

The Command categorically debunk the allegations and stated that they are entirely false and misleading.

According to the police, preliminary findings revealed that the disruption to traffic was caused by a tanker driver, who deliberately obstructed a section of the highway, following disagreement with police officers performing their lawful duties.

The action resulted in a temporary traffic gridlock and inconvenience to commuters. Contrary to reports being circulated, the situation was not a protest against police extortion, nor was it precipitated by any unlawful conduct on the part of police personnel.

The Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Felix Ohagwu, directed the deployment of additional security and traffic management personnel to the area to maintain order and ensure the safety of road users. Efforts are ongoing in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to clear the obstruction and restore the free flow of traffic.

The Command urged members of the public to remain calm and disregard misleading reports, while awaiting updates through official channels.