The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Ogun State Command, has arrested a woman, Iyabo Sowunmi, for allegedly attempting to smuggle suspected illicit drugs into the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ibara, Abeokuta, for her son, Dare Sowunmi, who is on death row.
The command’s spokesperson, Olayinka Odukoya, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.
According to Odukoya, the woman was arrested at about 1:33 pm on Friday, August 28, 2026, during routine screening at the main entrance of the custodial facility.
He said the substance suspected to be “Colos”, a psychoactive synthetic drug, was concealed in a sachet of a popular beverage powder.
Odukoya said the package was allegedly intended for Dare Sowunmi, adding that officers intercepted it before it could be delivered to the inmate.
He said, “At approximately 1:33 PM on Friday, August 28, 2026, routine screening procedures at the facility’s main entry point led to the detection of suspicious substances, believed to be the psychoactive synthetic drug commonly known as ‘Colos,’ concealed within a sachet of a popular beverage powder.
“The suspect was attempting to deliver the package to an inmate, Dare Sowunmi, who is currently on death row. Following the interception, officers immediately detained Mrs Sowunmi.
“In accordance with inter-agency operational protocols, she has been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for comprehensive investigation and prosecution.”
Reacting to the incident, the Controller of Corrections, Ogun State Command, Abioye Adesina, commended the security personnel for their vigilance and compliance with established security protocols.
Adesina reiterated the command’s zero-tolerance policy towards drug trafficking and other activities capable of compromising security within custodial facilities.
He said, “Our custodial facilities exist to ensure public safety, reformation, and rehabilitation. We maintain an absolute zero-tolerance policy for drug trafficking or any illegal acts designed to compromise security.
“Attempts to introduce contraband into our facilities will be met with swift legal action.”
The command urged members of the public to respect the integrity of custodial institutions, warning that anyone found attempting to compromise security would face the full weight of the law.
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