Thursday, April 9, 2026 - Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Ekiti State have arrested two suspected drug dealers during a raid on a suspected illicit drug market in Ado-Ekiti.
The operation was carried out by officers attached to the
New Iyin Division following intelligence reports about illegal drug activities
around the Alade Garage area in Basiri, Ado-Ekiti.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police
Public Relations Officer of the Ekiti State Police Command, Sunday Abutu, the
raid led to the arrest of two suspects identified as Promise Fasola and
Ileri-Oluwa Alao, while several others fled the scene.
Abutu said the operation was in compliance with directives
from the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Falade Adegoroye Micheal, who had
ordered divisional police officers and tactical units across the state to
intensify raids on criminal hideouts.
Items recovered from the suspects during the operation
included quantities of suspected illicit drugs such as Colorado, Indian hemp
and Loud. Police also recovered a Point-of-Sale (POS) machine, an Android phone
and a power bank.
The police spokesperson said the suspects had allegedly
confessed to engaging in illicit drug sales and would be thoroughly
investigated before being charged to court.
He added that efforts were ongoing to apprehend other
suspects who escaped during the raid.
The Commissioner of Police urged residents of Ekiti State to
continue supporting the police with timely and credible information on criminal
activities and hideouts to aid ongoing security operations in the state.
0 Comments