Woman caught trying to sneak alcohol into Ogun prison

A woman named Shobowale Balikis has been arrested for trying to smuggle alcohol hidden in a bottled water pack into the Ibara Custodial Centre in Ogun State.

The Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service in Ogun State, Olayinka Odukoya, shared this news in a statement on Sunday.

Odukoya explained that alert correctional officers caught Balikis around 3:50 pm on Saturday as she was trying to bring the alcohol into the prison for an inmate.

He said, "At about 15:50 hours today, 26th September 2026, vigilant officials at the Ibara Custodial Centre intercepted a woman, identified as Shobowale Balikis, in an attempt to smuggle contraband into the facility.

"She was caught concealing Ethano inside a bottled water pack, disguising it as drinking water intended for an inmate."

Odukoya mentioned that the alcohol was found before it could reach the inmates. He added that Balikis has been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force for further investigation and possible prosecution.

He continued, "The swift action of correctional officers ensured the illicit substance was detected before it could reach the inmate population.

"Shobowale Balikis has since been handed over to the Nigerian Police for further investigation, with appropriate legal proceedings expected to follow."

In response, the Command’s Controller of Corrections, Abioye Adesina, said the command has a strict policy against smuggling contraband into correctional facilities.

Adesina pointed out that this incident shows the commitment of the service to keep safety, discipline, and integrity in custodial facilities.

He added that the service will keep working to protect inmates, maintain order, and uphold the law.

The command also promised the public that it will continue to fight against the smuggling of contraband into prisons and protect the integrity of the correctional system.