By Abidemi Samuel
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The Kwara State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has achieved significant milestones in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking in 2024. According to the state commander, Fatima Popoola, the command arrested 929 suspects and intercepted 2.6 tonnes of hard drugs throughout the year.
Breakdown of Arrests and Seizures
839 male suspects and 90 female suspects were arrested in connection with drug-related offenses.
The seized drugs include cannabis, tramadol, diazepam, methamphetamine, cough syrup laced with codeine, and cocaine/crack.
Cannabis topped the list of seized drugs, with a total of 1,455.529 kilogrammes.
Rehabilitation and Convictions
The command arrested 185 drunk users who were counselled at the drug demand reduction unit and reintegrated with their family members.
22 clients were admitted into the rehabilitation facility, while 17 others received non-residential counselling.
The agency secured 133 convictions at the federal high court, with 14 vehicles, 12 motorcycles, and money seized from convicts forfeited to the federal government.
Collaboration with State Government
The command, in collaboration with the state government, started a drug testing policy on 261 fresh students, the vice chancellor, and Dean of Student Affairs of the Kwara State University (KWASU).
The state government and other security agencies were commended for their support
Mrs Popoola advised parents and guardians to show interest in the activities of their children to prevent them from joining lousy gangs.
She urged the state government to provide the agency with additional operational vehicles and help complete its rehabilitation centre.
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