Truck drivers block Lagos-Ore-Benin Highway over alleged police extortion

Traffic movement along the Lagos/Ore/Benin Expressway was severely disrupted on Wednesday after truck drivers blocked the Oniparaga section of the highway over allegations of extortion by police officers in Ondo State.
The protest caused a major gridlock on the busy route, leaving commuters, motorists and passengers stranded for several hours as movement on the expressway slowed to a halt.
Frustrated travelers called on relevant authorities to urgently intervene and resolve the situation to ease the hardship faced by road users trapped in the congestion.
However, the Ondo State Police Command denied allegations linking the incident to extortion by police personnel.
In a statement,...