Protest in Jobele as Police Release Apprehended Suspected Bandit
A viral video shows residents of Jobele in Afijio Local Government Area blocking the Ibadan–Oyo Expressway. They claim they caught a suspected bandit during the night and handed him over to the police, only for him to be released by morning. In the footage, a protester’s voice urges youths across Oyo to unite, accusing the police of abandoning public safety: “The police are not our friends—they are the ones killing us.” The demonstration caused major traffic disruption as residents demanded answers from the authorities. Online, Nigerians are calling for a thorough investigation into the community’s allegations and seeking accountability over the suspect’s sudden release.
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