Ogun: Woman Nabbed for Smuggling Ethanol to Inmate in Bottled Water
Operatives of the Ibara Custodial Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State, have arrested a woman, Shobowale Balikis, while attempting to smuggle alcohol concealed in bottled water pack to an inmate. The suspect was arrested on Saturday after the officers detected ethanol concealed as drinking water during a routine search. Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Correctional […]
Correctional officers in Ibara Custodial Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State, have apprehended Shobowale Balikis for attempting to smuggle ethanol concealed in bottled water to an inmate. The incident occurred on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, during a routine search where officers detected the concealed substance. PR Officer for the Ogun State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Odukoya O. Olayinka, confirmed the arrest in a statement to Daily Trust on Sunday.
Olayinka explained that the officers' quick action prevented the illicit substance from reaching the inmate population. The suspect has been handed over to the Nigerian Police for further investigation and possible prosecution. Olayinka emphasized that the Service has a zero-tolerance policy for smuggling contraband into custodial centers.
He quoted Abioye Kamoru Adesina, Controller of Corrections, Ogun State Command, who affirmed the Service's commitment to maintaining order and protecting the rights of inmates. This is the second such arrest at the same facility in recent weeks. On August 31st, a mother, Iyabo Sowunmi, was caught smuggling a psychoactive synthetic drug, Colos, to her death row son during routine screening at the prison's main entrance.
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