In Kogi, NDLEA Arrests 56 Suspected Drug Peddlers

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 56 suspected drug peddlers across Kogi State.

The Kogi State Commander of NDLEA, Alhaji Idris Bello who disclosed this at NYSC camp in Asaya, Kabba local government area to commemorate the 2019 United Nation Day against Drug Abuse and illicit trafficking, stated that the command have successfully prosecuted 12 suspects, counseled 13 while one has been rehabilitated, treated and reintegrated back to his family.

According to him, the command between January to June 2019 has  seized a total of 173.83 kg of illicit drugs.

“This drugs includes Diazepam’s, Rohypol tablets, Codeine, Tramadol, and other illicit substances.

“In April 2019, the State Command conducted a public destruction of 18 tonnes of drug exhibit seized within 2014 to 2018 worth millions of naira.

“This feat in terms of seizure was made possible through the assistance and support of the Kogi State Government, other sister Security Agencies and the general public.

“Drugs create an atmosphere of insecurity. The Government needs a peaceful environment to discharge its responsibilities to the people as the people need a secured environment to contribute their quota to the development of the State,” he stated.

However the day which is observed globally on the 26th of June has the theme ‘Health for Justice, Justice for Health’.

“This year theme highlights that justice and health are two sides of the same coin when it comes to addressing drug problems. The effective response to drug problems requires the inclusive and accountable institution of criminal Justice, Health, and social vices to work hand-in-hand to provide integrated solution in line with the International Drug Control Convention, Human Obligations and Sustainable Development Goal.

“To give people the treatment needed, Institution of Justice and Health need to work closely together. This means supporting prevention and treatment services regarding drug in person, communities and providing gender and age sensitive response without stigma or discrimination.

“Public health response to drug use that enable effective alternative to punishment and imprisonment in line with International Drug Control Conversation which regarded victims of drug as sick persons”.

In a related development, the Kogi State Coordinator National Youth Service Corp ( NYCC), Taufic Olayiwola Lasaki said the scheme will continue to collaborate with the command towards achieving a drug free society. 

Credit: Daily Post


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