By Yagana Ali, Yola.
The NDLEA in Adamawa state have arrested 454 drug offenders between June 2023 to June 2024.
The commander NDLEA Adamawa state Femi Agbola make this known in a press conference in Yola in commomerations of World Drug Day, an occasion of paramount importance in the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
The theme for this year’s World Drug Day, “The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention,” underscores the undeniable truth that prevention is not only effective but also essential in addressing the root causes of drug abuse and addiction.
In alignment with this theme, the NDLEA Adamawa State Command has organized series of activities throughout the week to raise awareness and promote preventive measures against drug abuse.
On Friday, June 21,
“we commence with a press briefing followed by Jumma’at prayers, church service, walk and seminars in various schools among other to be conducted throughout to next week” .he said.
The NDLEA Adamawa State recorded a total of 454 arrests (447 males and 7 females), reflecting a 9.38% decrease from the 501 arrests made in the previous year.
However, drug seizures have significantly increased, with a total of 4,732.128 kg of hard drugs confiscated, a 75% increase from the 1,164.750 kg seized between June 2022 and June 2023.
These seizures include a range of substances such as Cannabis Sativa, Methamphetamine (ice), Cocaine, Tramadol, Exol-5, Diazepam tablets, Codeine-based syrup, Rohypnol tablets, and Pentazocine injections.
“Our Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) efforts have also been fruitful, with 107 residential clients treated, counseled, and rehabilitated, and 222 trafficking clients receiving brief intervention counseling” he said
Furthermore, WADA sensitization program has reached a total of 47,372 individuals through 80 sensitization activities conducted in schools, communities, workplaces, and faith-based organizations, reflecting our comprehensive approach to drug prevention and education.
Highlights of the occasion is parading of suspect and display of 4 tons of cannavis sativa seize from a drug Lord in Ngurore who is on the run.
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