The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 300 suspects and seized 190.419 kg of hard drugs in Akwa Ibom between July 2023 and May 2024.
NDLEA Commander in Akwa Ibom, Obot Bassey, disclosed this at a news conference held in Uyo on Friday to mark the 2024 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this year’s theme for International Drug Day is: “The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention”.
Bassey revealed that of the 300 suspects arrested, 249 were male and 51 female. Additionally, 61 drug offenders were convicted in the state within this period.
She highlighted that the command had treated and rehabilitated 24 male drug-dependent individuals and conducted anti-drug abuse campaigns at 82 locations across the state.
“Drug abuse negatively impacts people’s health and well-being. Many deadly drugs are permeating the illicit drug market and causing havoc on people’s health,” Bassey stated.
She called on corporate bodies and philanthropists to actively participate in the campaign against drug abuse.
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