In the early hours of today, a notorious local drug baron narrowly escaped arrest during a police raid at his secret hideout in Ogun State.
The suspect, known for supplying illicit drugs to university and polytechnic students in the region, evaded arrest in a dramatic turn of events.
The operation, carried out by a special task force of the Ogun State Police Command, was initiated following a tip-off regarding the suspect’s location.
The police had meticulously planned the raid, hoping to apprehend the baron and dismantle his extensive drug distribution network.
According to eyewitnesses, the police stormed the hideout located in a secluded area of the state.
However, the suspect managed to escape through a hidden exit, vanishing into the dense surrounding vegetation before the officers could apprehend him.
Residents of the area have been urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
The police have also appealed to anyone with information on the whereabouts of the suspect to come forward.
The suspect, whose identity has been withheld for security reasons, is believed to be the mastermind behind a significant portion of the drug trade affecting students in Ogun State.
His operations have been linked to numerous cases of substance abuse and related crimes among the youth.
The police raid is part of a broader crackdown on drug-related activities in the state, as authorities strive to curb the rising trend of drug abuse and its detrimental effects on the community.
