Tension In Ibadan As Police Arrest 28-Year-Old Suspected Drug Dealer

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man identified as Rilwan ‘M’, who is suspected of involvement in the illicit drug trade in the Apata area of Ibadan, the state capital.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the suspect was arrested on Friday, September 11, 2026, at about 8:00 a.m. following credible intelligence received by the police. Surveillance operatives attached to the Iyaganku Area Command subsequently commenced targeted monitoring of the suspect, which reportedly led to his arrest.

The police said suspected dangerous drugs were recovered from Rilwan during the operation. The items reportedly included a quantity of dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp and a white crystalline substance suspected to be methamphetamine, alongside other substances believed to be illicit drugs.

The suspect is currently in police custody and is cooperating with investigators as the authorities work to determine the source of the suspected drugs and establish the extent of his alleged involvement in the illicit trade. Investigators are also expected to identify other individuals who may be connected to the suspected activities.

The police said the suspect would be charged before a court after the completion of the preliminary investigation.

The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, CP Abimbola Olugbenga, described illicit drugs as a significant catalyst for various forms of crime and criminality. He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to sustaining intelligence-led operations against drug trafficking and other criminal activities across the state.

The police commissioner also appealed to members of the public to continue providing credible and actionable information that could assist security agencies in strengthening efforts to combat crime and criminality in Oyo State.