NDLEA seizes N100m worth of illicit drugs in Plateau

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Plateau Command, says it seized three tons (3,122.730 kg) of illicit drugs worth N 100m, on the Plateau in 2023.

The Commander of NDLEA in Plateau, Umar Yahuza, in an interview with journalists on Thursday.

He said that 70 percent of the illicit drugs seized consisted of Marijuana, while the others were abused drugs such as; tramadol, pentazocine, diazepam, and cocaine.

Yahuza further said that in 2023, a total of 1,155 suspects, comprising (1,076 males and 79 females), were arrested by personnel of the command, who also secured a total of 96 convictions in court.

The Commander said the Command also carried out brief counseling of some addicts.

According to him, the Command through its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) programme, also carried out campaigns in 97 public places in the state, which comprised schools, market places, religious centres, motor parks and many other public places.

He bemoaned the rising cases of drug abuse among the youths, adding that vehicles and motorbikes were mostly used by peddlers for transporting banned substances.

Yahuza, called on parents and guardians to advise their wards on the ills of drug abuse and trafficking.