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Woman Arrested for Alleged Smuggling of Alcohol into Ogun Prison

A woman, Shobowale Balikis, has reportedly found herself on the wrong side of the law following an attempt to smuggle alcohol into the Ibara Custodial Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State. According to a statement issued by Olayinka Odukoya, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in the state, Balikis was arrested on Sunday for allegedly concealing alcohol within a bottled-water pack. This development comes as part of ongoing efforts to curb illicit activities within the correctional centres.

This report is based on statements from the NCoS and has not been independently verified by EventsNigeria.com.

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