Police arrest suspected drug dealer in Ibadan

Summary

The Oyo State Police Command says it arrested a 28-year-old suspected drug dealer in the Apata area of Ibadan and recovered suspected illicit drugs.

Highlights

• Police said the suspect, Rilwan ‘M’, was arrested around 8am on September 11 after credible intelligence.
• Operatives of the Iyaganku Area Command reportedly carried out surveillance before the arrest.
• Police said they recovered dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp and a white crystalline substance suspected to be methamphetamine.
• The suspect was said to be in custody and cooperating with investigators.
• The command said it would establish the source of the suspected drugs and identify any other linked persons before charging the suspect to court.