Between January 1 and June 2025, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kebbi State reported that it had seized 270.253 kilograms of illicit substances.
During the UN International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Rabi ‘u Abdullahi-Sokoto, the agency’s commander in the state, revealed this on Thursday during the day’s grand finale in Birnin Kebi.
The arrest of 121 suspects, which total 224. 738 kg, and the seizure of 55.516 kg of psychotropic substances, bring the total to 270. 253 kg, according to him, “including the arrest of 116 males and five females.”
In addition, Abdullahi-Sokoto further revealed that the organization rehabilitated 27 people and secured convictions for 24 offenders in the same time.
He emphasized the urgent need for sustained action while describing the drug problem as a global challenge.
“We can’t afford to be complacent while watching this hydra-headed monster ravage our communities, our society as a whole.
There is a clear link between drug use and crime, he said, noting that many crimes are committed while on the verge of drug use.
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Evidence is Clear, Invest in Prevention, the commander said, “it aligns with the ongoing War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) campaign being implemented in schools and communities across the state.”
This well-known adage, “Prevention is better than cure,” is both appropriate and affordable. He argued that we must continue to support non-use as a strategy because it is much less expensive than rehabilitation and treatment.
He added that the command had carried out community outreach campaigns aimed at schools, faith-based organizations, workplaces, and community organizations in virtually every region of the state.
He stated that the purpose of this campaign is to educate and empower our youth to resist the pressure to use substances as a form of abuse, which is becoming more and more prevalent in today’s society.
The commander also praised the state governor’s wife, Zainab-Nasare Idris, for assisting in the rehabilitation of the female rehabilitation center, and thanked NDLEA’s governor Nasir Idris for his constant support.
Source: Channels TV
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