The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says no fewer than 32,402 drug users have been counselled and treated from January 2021 to March 2024 across the country.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says no fewer than 32,402 drug users have been counselled and treated from January 2021 to March 2024 across the country.The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says no fewer than 32,402 drug users have been counselled and treated from January 2021 to March 2024 across the country.
Marwa, who was represented by the Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, said that the agency had also secured 9,034 convictions with over 12,000 other cases going on in Court. “But because the supply reduction has to do with arrest, seizures, prosecution of offenders and their convictions, sending them to jail, confiscation of their assets and other funds in their bank account through court order. So, quite a lot of people believe that’s all we do.
He added that the frequent awareness led to the creation of a social advocacy platform precisely on June 26, 2021 at the presidential villa. “This is starting from the family level, to the schools, students, communities, faith-based organisations like churches and mosques. This, he said included informing the youth to stay away from drugs and substance abuse so as to keep themselves and the society safe.Before flagging, please keep in mind that Disqus does not moderate communities. Your username will be shown to the moderator, so you should only flag this comment for one of the reasons listed above.
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