Primate Ayodele warns bandits may block Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in July-August 2026

Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church warned Sunday that bandits could block the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in July or August 2026. He made this prediction during his sermon, urging security agencies to take the threat seriously according to News Bandits reporting.

The cleric specifically identified the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway - a vital highway connecting Lagos to Southwest states and northern Nigeria - as the likely target for blockade. Ayodele connected this warning to his broader criticism of the Federal Government failing its constitutional duty to secure citizens, citing ongoing security challenges.

This warning comes amid Ayodele's recent comments about persistent vote-buying in projected 2027 elections due to widespread poverty. Security agencies have not confirmed the threat, so commuters should monitor official security updates while planning July-August travel on this key route.

Given the expressway's role in moving goods and people between Lagos, Ogun, Oyo and northern states, any blockade would disrupt supply chains and personal travel significantly. Commuters might consider alternatives like the Lagos-Ibadan railway or adjusting travel schedules.

Will you adjust your July-August travel plans to avoid the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway corridor, or rely on official assurances that the route remains secure?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/29/bandits-will-block-lagos-ibadan-expressway-primate-ayodele-warns/