Death-Row Visit Turns Into “Milo Mission” as Ogun Prison Officers Intercept Suspected ‘Colos’

Death Row Was Not Enough? Woman Allegedly Attempts to Take ‘Colos’ Into Prison. A routine prison visit in Abeokuta has reportedly taken an unexpected turn after correctional officers arrested Iyabo Sowunmi, who allegedly attempted to take a substance suspected to be the psychoactive drug “Colos” into the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ibara, for her son, Dare Sowunmi, who is said to be on death row. According to the Ogun State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), the alleged contraband was concealed inside a sachet of powdered beverage and detected during routine screening at the facility’s entrance.

The incident reportedly occurred at about 1:33 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026. While the circumstances may sound like an unlikely mixture of a prison drama and a badly planned kitchen-shopping trip, authorities say the matter is being treated seriously. The suspected substance was intercepted before it could allegedly reach the inmate, underscoring why correctional facilities subject visitors and packages to security checks.

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According to NCoS spokesperson Olayinka Odukoya, the suspicious substance was discovered during routine screening at the main entrance. Reports identify it as a substance suspected to be “Colos,” allegedly hidden inside a sachet of a popular beverage powder. In other words, what may have looked like an innocent refreshment package allegedly arrived with a much less innocent passenger.

The alleged destination was reportedly Dare Sowunmi, an inmate on death row at the facility. That detail has added an extraordinary twist to an already serious case: a prison visit allegedly came with an item that correctional officers considered dangerous enough to stop at the gate. The officers’ screening therefore became the difference between a suspicious package entering the facility and becoming evidence in an investigation.

Death Row Visit Gets Unexpected Plot Twist After Alleged ‘Colos’ Discovery

Following the interception, Sowunmi was reportedly detained and handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and possible prosecution. The NCoS said the transfer was carried out in line with established inter-agency procedures.

The Ogun State correctional authorities have also reiterated their zero-tolerance position on drug trafficking and the introduction of prohibited materials into custodial centres. Controller of Corrections Abioye Adesina reportedly commended officers for their vigilance and stressed that correctional facilities are intended for public safety, reformation and rehabilitation—not for turning prison visits into opportunities for prohibited deliveries.

For now, the allegations remain allegations, and the suspected substance will be subject to the appropriate investigative and legal processes. The bigger question is how the alleged package got as far as the entrance before being intercepted—and whether investigators will uncover more details about its intended use. OGM News NG will continue to watch the story as the investigation develops, because in this particular prison drama, the next chapter may be more revealing than the first.