Woman caught smuggling alcohol disguised as bottled water to inmate in Ogun
Operatives of the Ibara Custodial Centre in Abeokuta on Saturday intercepted a woman, Shobowale Balikis, while attempting to smuggle alcohol disguised in a bottled-water pack to an inmate. The suspect was arrested at about 3:50 pm after officers detected ethanol concealed as drinking water during a routine search. Confirming the incident to DAILY POST, the Public Relations […] Woman caught…
On Saturday, the Ibara Custodial Centre in Abeokuta made an important arrest when they apprehended Shobowale Balikis, a woman attempting to smuggle alcohol into the facility. The incident occurred around 3:50 pm during a routine search, where officers detected ethanol hidden within a bottled-water pack. Public Relations Officer Odukoya Olayinka confirmed the incident to DAILY POST.
Olayinka stated that the immediate action of correctional officers prevented the contraband from reaching the inmates. The suspect was subsequently handed over to the Nigerian Police for further investigation and potential prosecution. The Controller of Corrections for the Ogun State Command, Abioye Kamoru Adesina, emphasized the facility's zero-tolerance policy on smuggling activities.
Adesina highlighted the significance of the arrest in protecting inmates, maintaining order, and upholding the rule of law. The Ogun Command reaffirmed its commitment to preventing contraband infiltration and preserving the integrity of the correctional system.
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