By Beatrice Gondyi Bauchi
The Bauchi state Command of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 874.585 kilograms of Cannabis Sativa, 330.588 kilograms of Psychotropic Substances and 1.06grams of Methamphetamine (popularly known as ice), with the grand total of 1,205.174 kilograms of different classes of drugs seized from January 2025 to date.
The Command also within the period under review, has arrested 127 suspects 118 male and 9 female drug offenders, secured 28 convictions and 18 pending cases, while 32 drug users had been counseled and rehabilitated from January 2025 to date, majority of them through brief interventions.
This was stated by Bauchi State Commander of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), CN Ali Aminu during press briefing to commemorate the United Nations International Day Against Drug/Substance Abuse and illicit Drug Trafficking on Thursday.
According to him the global illicit drug trade continues to exact a devastating toll, claiming lives, ravaging public health services, and fueling violence and organized crime.
“This year’s theme “The evidence is clear. Invest in prevention, break the cycle” is in its quest for a lasting solution to the drug menace. The theme is especially pertinent to Nigeria’s situation at the moment,” he added.
“Drug trafficking is tearing through communities with substances that are more potent, more dangerous, and more deadly than ever. While criminal networks prey on the most vulnerable group particularly women and youth,” Ali noted.
“Our efforts also shine a light on prevention as the most essential strategy for halting the flow of drugs that fuels organized crime, this is done through the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency led program “War Against Drug Abuse (WADA)”, Education, sensitization and awareness programs can help to prevent drug trafficking by providing factual information about the dangers of drug use and the consequences of drug trafficking.”
He, however, said the Agency cannot win the war alone. It is up to all and sundry, individuals, State Government, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Schools, Religious bodies and sister Security Agencies to enable them raise awareness and share information on the dangers of illicit substance abuse and trafficking to loves ones, immediate environment and nation at large.
Said that hence it is pertinent that more efforts be channel in prevention.
He commended Chairman/Chief Executive Officer. Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) for repositioning the Agency and bringing in a new zeal into the personnel of the Agency to rededicate themselves to fighting the scourge of illicit drug abuse and trafficking.
He further appreciated the state Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, for his keen interest and immense logistics support rendered to the State Command towards eradicating illicit drug abuse and trafficking.
“Similarly, I wish to specially appreciate all sister agencies for their support in this fight, I do commend you all for the synergy. The war against illicit use and trafficking in drugs is on, users and dealers are therefore warned to stay clear of Bauchi State or be ready to face the wrath of the law,” Aminu concluded.
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