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Ekiti Police Arrests Five Suspected Drug Dealers, Recover Exhibits
By Joseph Sunday
The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested five suspected drug dealers and recover exhibits during a raid carried out on the hideouts of the illicit drug dealers and drug abusers at the popular black spots of Atikankan and Okebola areas of Ado Ekiti, in Ekiti State through the efforts of the Police Operatives from the Ado Ekiti Central Division.
In a press release made available to journalists in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Ekiti State Command, SP Abutu Sunday, listed the names of the five suspected illicit drug sellers to include Jamiu Yekini, Oluseyi Pelumi, Balogun Seun, Babalola Afeez and Tobi Sunday.
Abutu revealed that exhibits recovered from the criminals included wraps of weeds suspected to be Indian Hemp, Tramadol, Colorado, some cash and other illicit drugs.
He maintained that the five suspects, during investigation, has confessed to be illicit drug sellers and consumers.
Abutu also revealed that the five suspects will be charged to court immediately investigation is concluded, while effort is underway to arrest other fleeing suspects.
The State Commissioner of Police, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael implored the parents and guardians to warn their wards against engaging in illicit businesses rather, they should engage in meaningful and legal businesses, as the Command will be tough on all forms of illegal practices in the State.