A routine security check reportedly took an unexpected turn along the busy Auchi-Benin Expressway.
Police officers and soldiers allegedly stopped a Sienna vehicle without a number plate at a checkpoint.
A truck driver reportedly captured the incident on video and shared details of what happened.
According to the account accompanying the footage, security personnel searched the vehicle and found alleged firearms.
The occupants were reportedly disarmed as officers and soldiers took control of the situation.
The incident has attracted attention online, with some viewers praising the security teams for remaining alert.
The checkpoint operation also highlights the importance of security checks along major roads across Edo State.
However, important details about the incident remain unclear.
The identities of the Sienna occupants have not been publicly established from the available information.
It is also unclear how many firearms were allegedly recovered or whether the occupants have been arrested.
There has been no confirmed official statement providing further details about the reported encounter.
Some commenters praised the security personnel for carrying out checks on vehicles using the busy highway.
Others called for more information about what led to the stop and the alleged firearm discovery.
The Auchi-Benin Expressway is an important route connecting communities and major cities in southern Nigeria.
Security checks along such routes remain important for detecting potential threats and protecting travellers.
For now, the full circumstances surrounding the Auchi-Benin checkpoint incident remain unconfirmed.
