The Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, said it arrested two ladies, Jumoke Ayodele and Opeoluwa Temitayo, over an attempt to smuggle substances believed to be hard drugs to suspects in the custody of the zonal office.
A statement by the Head, Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, said the substance, according to a medical officer with the Commission, is a ‘Colorado drug’ noted for having a dire psychological effect on its abusers.
The statement added that the ladies would be handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The statement also said the women admitted the substances were hard drugs meant for the consumption of the detainees.
“To convey the drugs, the duo wrapped them in small cellophane packs, and tucked them inside sausages they brought for the detainees.
“Though EFCC detainees are fed by the Commission, they are nonetheless allowed to receive meals from their visiting relatives, which are carefully evaluated by the Commission’s officers to ensure that the detainees do not come to harm as a result of what they ingest,” the statement explained.
The suspects who were detained by the EFCC are Itiowe Kelvin, Oluwatobi Damilola, and Ayodele David among others arrested during a recent raid on suspected internet fraudsters in the state.
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