crime

Man Arrested for Concealing Hard Drugs at Ibadan Correctional Centre

Published

8 months ago

February 26, 2026

Ibadan Correctional Centre drug arrest sees visitor caught concealing suspected Colorado and hemp inside food; handed over to NDLEA for investigation

A male visitor was arrested at the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) medium-security facility in Agodi, Ibadan, for attempting to smuggle suspected hard drugs into the custodial centre.

Also read: PDP Trustees Reject Ibadan Court Ruling on Turaki NWC

The Oyo State Command’s Public Relations Officer, O.O. Anjorin, confirmed that the suspect was apprehended during routine security checks on visitors and their belongings at the facility entrance on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at approximately 2:20 p.m.

Anjorin stated that the visitor, who claimed he was attending to an inmate, had concealed substances suspected to be Colorado and hemp inside a portion of cooked rice.

Following the arrest, the suspect was handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and legal action.

The handover was overseen by the Officer-in-Charge of the facility, Assistant Controller of Corrections Sunday Adekunmbi.

Also read: Police Arrest Two Over Murder of 62-Year-Old Woman in Ibadan

The Controller of Corrections for Oyo State, Osogun C. Olusegun, commended the officers for their vigilance and professionalism, emphasising the NCS’s commitment to maintaining the security, safety, and integrity of all custodial centres in the state.

Up Next

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Claims Sidelining in Senate Activities

Don't Miss

Driver’s Case Adjourned in Anthony Joshua Crash Tragedy

Victory Emmanuel

Click to comment

crime

Police Arrest Convicted Drug Dealer, Rescue 14-Year-Old Boy in Bauchi

Published

18 hours ago

October 27, 2026

Peculiar Adirika

Bauchi drug dealer arrest leads to the rescue of a 14-year-old boy allegedly used as a drug courier and the recovery of suspected illicit substances

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer and rescued a 14-year-old boy who was allegedly being used to deliver illicit drugs in the state.

Also read: NRS Assures Taxpayers VAT Remains at 7.5% Amid Tax Reform Concerns

The command said operatives of its Violent Crimes Response Unit intercepted the teenager during a routine patrol and recovered a granular whitish substance suspected to be methamphetamine.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.

According to Habib, the operatives, led by the unit’s officer-in-charge, intercepted the minor, identified as Samuel Nkemakolan Kosi, at about 11 am on October 26, 2026, while he was allegedly on his way to deliver the suspected drug, also known as Ice, to a customer.

The statement said the teenager told investigators that he had been sent by Samuel Ogochukwu, a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery.

“Upon interrogation, the minor confessed that he was sent by one Samuel Ogochukwu, 22 years old, a convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery,” Habib said.

Following the information, detectives traced Ogochukwu to his location and arrested him.

A search of the suspect’s shop and residence reportedly led to the recovery of 3.5 grammes of a substance suspected to be methamphetamine, 17 sachets of 100mg tramadol capsules, five sachets of 300mg pregabalin capsules and seven sachets of diazepam.

The police also recovered 12 Exol tablets, two wraps of a substance known as Yellow Boys and one sachet of Shine Shine Leather.

Habib said the principal suspect told investigators that he received supplies of illicit drugs through waybills from Onitsha, Anambra State.

The police spokesman added that the 14-year-old had been handled in accordance with juvenile best practices and would be reunited with his family after counselling.

“The 14-year-old minor has been handled in line with juvenile best practices and will be reunited with his family after counselling, while the principal suspect will be charged to court upon completion of investigation,” the statement said.

The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the operatives for their work and urged the public to remain alert to criminal activity.

According to Habib, the commissioner said four major drug busts and subsequent convictions recorded within 10 days demonstrated the command’s continued efforts to combat drug trafficking.