The Lagos State Police Command said its operatives have nabbed three persons over allegations that they are merchandising in hard drugs.
The commands one suspected female and two other merchants dealing in a substance called skuchies were arrested in Lagos.
This was made known through the verified Twitter handle of the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Benjamin Hundeyin; saying that the trio were arrested after initial suspicion by operatives.
While confirming the arrest, Hundeyin disclosed the identities of the suspect as Francis Friday (male) aged 30, Kemi Adeyemo (female) aged 35 years, and Nonso Orji (male) aged 22, who were reported to have been arrested while transporting 150 bottles of skuchies in a Suzuki minibus at Ikorodu area of Lagos state.
Hundeyin stated that investigations are still ongoing and also stressed on the need to stay away from drugs.
“Started with reasonable suspicion, then search. Francis Friday ‘m’ aged 30; Kemi Adeyemo ‘f’ aged 35 years; and Nonso Orji ‘m’ aged 22 were arrested while conveying 150 bottles of skuchies in a Suzuki minibus at Igbo Agowa, Ikorodu. Investigation is ongoing. Say no to drugs!”