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From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old suspected drug dealer, identified as Rilwan ‘M’, in the Apata area of Ibadan.
The suspect was arrested on Friday, September 11, 2026, at about 8:00 a.m., following credible intelligence received by the Command.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the arrest followed targeted surveillance operations conducted by operatives of the Iyaganku Area Command.
The police said a quantity of dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, a white crystalline substance suspected to be methamphetamine, and other suspected dangerous drugs were recovered from the suspect.
The Command stated that the suspect is currently in police custody and cooperating with investigators as preliminary investigation continues.
The investigation, according to the statement, is aimed at establishing the source of the suspected drugs, determining the extent of the suspect’s involvement in illicit drug trafficking, and identifying other persons who may be connected to the activities.
The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, reiterated the Command’s determination to sustain intelligence-led operations against drug trafficking and other criminal activities across the state.
Olugbenga described illicit drugs as a significant catalyst for various forms of crime and criminality, assuring that the Command would continue to disrupt the supply chains of criminal elements through proactive policing and intelligence gathering.
The police said the suspect would be charged to court upon the conclusion of preliminary investigation.
The Command also urged members of the public to provide credible and actionable information to strengthen the fight against crime and criminality in Oyo State.
For emergencies, members of the public can contact the Oyo State Call Response Centre on 615 or the Oyo State Police Command Control Room on 08081768614 and 07055495413.
