Nigeria Police Arrest Two Suspected Drug Dealers in Ado-Ekiti Raid
In a targeted operation against illicit drug activities, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Ekiti State have arrested two suspects during a raid on a suspected drug market in Ado-Ekiti. The operation, conducted by officers from the New Iyin Division, followed intelligence reports about illegal drug dealings around the Alade Garage area in Basiri, a suburb of the state capital.
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu, the raid resulted in the arrest of Promise Fasola and Ileri-Oluwa Alao. Several other suspects managed to flee the scene as police moved in. The operation was carried out in line with directives from the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Falade Adegoroye Micheal, who has ordered intensified raids on criminal hideouts across the state.
During the operation, police recovered quantities of suspected illicit substances, including Colorado, Indian hemp, and Loud—street names for various narcotic products. In addition to the drugs, officers seized a Point-of-Sale (POS) machine, an Android phone, and a power bank from the suspects.
Abutu stated that the arrested individuals have allegedly confessed to involvement in the sale of illicit drugs and will undergo thorough investigation before being charged to court. He added that police efforts are ongoing to apprehend the suspects who escaped during the raid.
The Commissioner of Police has reiterated his appeal to residents of Ekiti State to continue providing timely and credible information on criminal activities and hideouts. Such cooperation, he emphasized, is vital to the success of ongoing security operations aimed at curbing drug trafficking and other crimes in the state.
This latest operation underscores the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to tackling the growing challenge of drug-related crime in Ekiti, as authorities step up enforcement in response to community concerns and intelligence-led policing strategies.
