By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Wednesday publicly destroyed 25 tons of illicit drugs seized from some traffickers in Kogi State.
The event, took place beside Confluence Beach Hotel,
Ganaja, Lokoja.
The breakdown of the drugs destroyed included Cannabis Sativa, Tramadol, Rohypnol, Diazepam, and others.
Commander of Narcotics, U.M. Yahoza, praised Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his efforts to make Kogi State drug-free.
Yahoza also said that 24 vehicles belonging to drug dealers have been forfeited.
In his speech at the event, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo reiterated his commitment to keep the state free from menace of illicit drugs.
Ododo who was represented by his Special Adviser on security, retired Commander Jerry Omodara, stressed the significance of a drug-free environment.
He explained that by promoting a drug-free lifestyle, the state aims to protect its youth from the harmful effects of substance abuse, which can lead to health problems, poor academic performance, and even criminal behavior.
Governor Ododo also vowed to eradicate cannabis cultivation in four local government areas in Kogi State, notorious for this illicit activity.
To achieve this, the governor pledged to collaborate with NDLEA to destroy these cannabis farms and combat drug abuse in the state.
The Chairman)CEO of NDLEA, Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa in his speech pledged to protect Kogi State from the scourge of drug traffickers and users.
Represented by Alhaji Suleiman Ahmed Nigi, he emphasized the devastating consequences of narcotic drugs on human lives, highlighting the need for concerted efforts to combat this menace.
“I am delighted to be here today on this important occasion of the public destruction of 25 tons of assorted illicit drugs seized by the Kogi State command of NDLEA.
“This staggering volume of 25,000 kilograms of illicit substances is capable of further heightening the security situation in the country and Kogi State in particular if allowed to circulate,” he said.
He emphasized that the sheer bulk of the drugs that will be destroyed is a reminder to everyone about the magnitude of the drug problem in the country.
Hon. Treasure Eunice Achimugu, Special Adviser to the Governor on War Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, commended Governor Ododo’s dedication to combating drug cartels and traffickers.
“The Governor’s commitment to this cause demonstrates his genuine love and concern for the well-being of the people of Kogi State,” he said
(vitalnewsngr.com)
