Oyo Police Arrest Suspected Drug Dealer in Ibadan
The Oyo State Police Command said it has arrested a suspected drug dealer in the Apata area of Ibadan.
The suspect, identified as Rilwan, aged 28 was arrested at the weekend following credible intelligence received by the Command.
Acting on the intelligence, the Oyo police said its surveillance operatives of the Iyaganku Area Command carried out the sting operation culminated in the arrest of the suspect.
Recovered from Rilwan were a quantity of dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp and a white crystalline substance suspected to be methamphetamine, alongside other suspected dangerous drugs.
The suspect is said to be currently in police custody and cooperating with investigators as preliminary investigation continues to establish the source and extent of his involvement in the illicit drug trade, as well as identify other persons who may be connected to the activities.
