By Charles Maduka
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Jigawa State has seized illicit drugs valued at about N2.8 billion and secured the conviction of 136 drug peddlers within the last year.
The State Commander of the NDLEA, Hassan Kabaju, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the command’s activities, stating that a total of 1,944.389 kilograms of drugs were confiscated during operations across the state.
According to him, the seized substances included cannabis sativa, psychotropic drugs and other substances of abuse. He said 577 suspects were arrested in connection with drug-related offences, out of which 136 were successfully prosecuted and convicted.
Kabaju explained that the command also focused on drug demand reduction, revealing that hundreds of drug users were counselled, while dozens of drug-dependent persons were referred for treatment and rehabilitation.
He added that the agency carried out extensive sensitisation campaigns in schools and communities across the state, despite challenges such as inadequate vehicles and operational equipment, assuring that the NDLEA would continue to intensify efforts to combat drug trafficking and abuse in Jigawa State.
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