The Nationwide Drug Regulation Enforcement Company (NDLEA) in Jigawa State reported that it efficiently convicted 107 drug sellers in 2024. Mr. Musa Maina, the State Commander, shared this throughout an interview in Dutse on Wednesday.
Mr. Maina defined that the company arrested 702 folks, together with 25 ladies and 677 males, over the yr. In addition they seized 592,626.52 kilograms of medicine suspected to be unlawful. These included hashish, psychotropic substances, and different medication.
The NDLEA in Jigawa additionally targeted on serving to folks affected by medication. They recommended 591 drug customers in regards to the risks of drug abuse and helped 36 folks overcome their drug dependence at their rehabilitation middle.
Moreover, the company gave 99 talks on drug prevention and security in locations like universities, with the Nationwide Youth Service Corps (NYSC), and in authorities places of work. They used completely different strategies like conferences, golf equipment, markets, and the media to unfold their message.
The State Commander emphasised that the command is devoted to decreasing each the demand for and the provision of unlawful medication within the state. He talked about their ongoing efforts to restrict drug provide and abuse and promised to proceed these efforts.
Mr. Maina requested for extra assist from everybody in the neighborhood to battle towards drug abuse and thanked the native and state governments, in addition to non secular and conventional leaders, for his or her assist. He invited all residents to assist in the battle towards drug trafficking and abuse.
