Woman arrested on suspicion of Milo cannabis in Ogun custody centre

Daud Olatunji

Security personnel at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ibara, Abeokuta, Ogun State, have arrested a woman, Mrs. Iyabo Sowunmi, for allegedly attempting to smuggle substances suspected to be a psychoactive drug into the facility.

Sowunmi was reportedly arrested at around 1.33pm on Friday, August 28, 2026, during a routine screening at the entrance to the detention center.

The suspect had reportedly visited an inmate, Dare Sowunmi, classified as a death row inmate, when prison officers discovered a sachet of Milo drink allegedly containing substances suspected to be “colos.”

The Nigerian Prison Service, Ogun State Command, disclosed this on Friday in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Odukoya Owolola Olayinka.

According to the statement, the suspected contraband was detected during the standard screening process at the main entrance.

The command said the discovery highlights the vigilance of its personnel and its commitment to preventing the entry of illicit substances and other prohibited items into custodial facilities.

Following her arrest, Sowunmi was handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for further investigation and possible prosecution, in accordance with established procedures.

The Controller of Prisons, Ogun State Command, Abioye Kamoru Adesina, has commended the officers involved in the arrest for their promptness and professionalism.

Adesina reiterated the Service’s zero tolerance policy towards drug trafficking and other criminal activities within detention facilities.

He stressed that correctional centers were established for the reform and rehabilitation of prisoners and should not be allowed to become conduits for the circulation of illicit substances.

The command warned the public against attempting to compromise the security of correctional facilities through the introduction of prohibited items.

He added that anyone found involved in such acts will be dealt with in accordance with the law.

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