A woman identified as Shobowale Balikis has been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle alcohol into the Ibara Custodial Centre in Ogun State for an inmate. The incident occurred on September 26, 2026, when correctional officers reportedly intercepted her during routine checks at the facility.

According to the Nigerian Correctional Service, Ogun State Command, Balikis was intercepted at about 3:50 p.m.while allegedly attempting to take the contraband into the facility. The service’s spokesperson, Olayinka Odukoya, said the substance identified as “Ethano” had allegedly been concealed inside a bottled water pack and disguised as drinking water intended for an inmate.

The correctional officers reportedly detected the substance before it reached the inmate population. Following her arrest, Balikis was handed over to the Nigeria Police Force for further investigation and possible prosecution.

The Controller of Corrections, Ogun State Command, Abioye Adesina, said the incident demonstrated the service’s vigilance and its zero-tolerance policy towards the smuggling of contraband into custodial facilities. He added that the command would continue strengthening measures to prevent prohibited items from entering correctional centres.