A visitor to the Nigerian Correctional Service facility in Agodi, Ibadan, has been arrested for allegedly concealing hard drugs inside food meant for an inmate.
The suspect was apprehended on Wednesday at the Medium Security Custodial Centre during routine security screening of visitors and their belongings.
Confirming the incident on Thursday, the Public Relations Officer of the Oyo State Command, O.O. Anjorin, said the man, who claimed he came to visit an inmate, was caught with substances suspected to be Colorado and hemp hidden inside a portion of cooked rice.
“At approximately 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, 25th February 2026, a male visitor was apprehended during routine security checks conducted at the facility entrance,” Anjorin said.
“The suspect was found to have concealed substances suspected to be Colorado and hemp inside cooked rice.”
He disclosed that the suspect was immediately handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The handover was carried out by the Officer-in-Charge of the facility, Assistant Controller of Corrections, Sunday Adekunmbi.
Meanwhile, the Controller of Corrections in Oyo State, Osogun C. Olusegun, commended officers for their vigilance, reiterating the Service’s commitment to safeguarding custodial centres across the state.
Visitor Nabbed With Hard Drugs Hidden in Rice at Ibadan Prison
