Ogun NCS Arrests Woman for Smuggling Drugs into Prison

The Nigerian Correctional Service, Ogun State Command, arrested Mrs. Iyabo Sowunmi for allegedly attempting to smuggle suspected illicit drugs into the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Ibara, Abeokuta. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon during routine screening at the facility's main entry point.

The substance, believed to be a psychoactive synthetic drug known as “Colos,” was concealed within a sachet of a popular beverage powder. Mrs. Sowunmi was attempting to deliver the package to her husband, Dare Sowunmi, who is currently on death row.

Following the interception, she was detained and subsequently handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution. Abioye Kamoru Adesina, the Controller of the Corrections in Ogun State, commended the security personnel for their vigilance and adherence to protocols, reiterating a zero-tolerance policy for drug trafficking and illegal acts that compromise security.