A woman has been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle illicit drugs into a correctional facility in Ogun State for her son, who is on death row.

The suspect was reportedly apprehended during an attempt to deliver the drugs to the inmate at the correctional facility.

Security officials discovered the substances during checks and subsequently arrested the woman for questioning.

The incident highlights continued efforts by correctional authorities to prevent the introduction of illicit substances into custodial facilities.

The suspect is expected to face further investigation over the alleged offence, while authorities continue efforts to establish how the drugs were obtained and intended to be delivered.

Officials have reiterated the need for visitors to comply with correctional facility regulations and warned against attempting to introduce prohibited items into prisons.