LAGOS, NIGERIA – Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has warned that bandits may attempt to block the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in the coming weeks, urging security agencies to strengthen surveillance along the busy highway.
According to a statement attributed to the cleric, he foresees a possible security threat on the expressway during the months of July or August. He called on the relevant authorities to remain vigilant and take proactive measures to prevent any attack that could endanger motorists and other road users.
Primate Ayodele said his warning was intended to alert security agencies so that necessary preventive steps could be taken. He urged law enforcement and other security institutions to increase monitoring of the Lagos-Ibadan corridor, which is one of Nigeria’s busiest highways connecting the commercial city of Lagos with several states in the South-West and beyond.
Extra News Nigeria reports that the cleric’s remarks are a prophetic warning and not evidence that an attack is planned or imminent. At the time of filing this report, there was no official intelligence or statement from Nigerian security agencies confirming any specific threat to the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway during the period mentioned.
The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is a major economic corridor used daily by thousands of commuters, commercial transport operators and freight vehicles. In recent years, security concerns on some Nigerian highways have prompted increased patrols and joint security operations aimed at protecting travellers.
Security experts have consistently advised motorists to remain alert while travelling and to report suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities. They also encourage intelligence sharing between communities and security agencies to improve public safety.
Primate Ayodele is known for issuing public prophecies and warnings on national issues, including politics, security and the economy. Some of his previous predictions have attracted public attention, while others have generated debate among Nigerians.
As discussions over the latest warning continue, the focus is expected to remain on efforts by security agencies to safeguard major highways and reassure the public. Authorities have repeatedly urged citizens to remain calm, avoid spreading unverified information and promptly report any suspicious movement that could pose a threat to public safety.
