By Adeola Badru
The Oyo State Police Command has disrupted a suspected drug stockpiling and distribution network in Ibadan, recovering large quantities of illicit substances from a hideout in the Olomi area of the city.
The operation followed credible intelligence indicating that an apartment along Abanise Street, Academy area, Olomi, was being used to store significant consignments of illegal drugs. The apartment was linked to a suspect identified as Oluwadamilare Adedayo.
According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, detectives were swiftly deployed to verify the tip-off. A thorough search of the apartment and its surroundings led to the recovery of:
Nine bags of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp
101 wraps of dried leaves suspected to be Canadian Loud
Other hard and illicit drugs
“All recovered items were duly secured as exhibits, effectively disrupting a suspected drug distribution network operating within the area,” Ayanlade said.
The suspect, however, was not present during the raid. On the instruction of Commissioner of Police, CP Femi Haruna, intensive surveillance and a coordinated manhunt have been launched to apprehend him, as he is believed to have concealed the drugs prior to police intervention.
CP Haruna expressed gratitude to Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, for his strategic leadership, and commended the partnership between the Nigeria Police Force, sister security agencies, and community stakeholders, noting that timely intelligence was crucial to the success of the operation.
The Command emphasized that the development underscores its proactive, intelligence-driven policing framework, designed to curb illicit drug circulation—a major catalyst for violent crimes in the state.
Residents are urged to continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information. For emergencies, the public can contact the Oyo State Call Response Center (Toll-Free): 615 or the Police Control Room: 08081768614, 07055495413.
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The Oyo State Police Command dismantled a suspected drug stocking and distribution network in Ibadan, uncovering a significant amount of illegal substances hidden in the Olomi area of the city. Acting on credible information, detectives raided an apartment on Abanise Street, Academy area, believed to be a hub for storing illegal drugs linked to a suspect named Oluwadamilare Adedayo.
During the operation, the police recovered nine bags of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, 101 wraps of dried leaves believed to be Canadian Loud, and other illicit drugs. The suspect was not present during the raid, prompting a manhunt to apprehend him. Commissioner of Police, CP Femi Haruna, lauded the collaboration between security agencies and community members in successfully disrupting the drug distribution network.
This proactive approach underscores the Command’s commitment to intelligence-driven policing to combat illicit drug circulation and reduce violent crimes in the state. Residents are urged to provide timely and credible information to support law enforcement efforts. For emergencies, contact the Oyo State Call Response Center at 615 or the Police Control Room at 08081768614 or 07055495413.
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