Speaking with NAN in Dutse, the command’s Spokesman, Mr Ibrahim Kazaure, said the suspects included 394 males and seven females, while the illicit drugs included 235.07 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa and 46.57 kilogrammes of psychotropic substances.“In our efforts to make Jigawa State drug-free, the command had recorded tangible achievements during the period under review.“In the area of seizure, the command also was able to seize 235.07kg of cannabis sativa and 46.
The spokesman added that a total of 201 drug users were referred to the command’s Drug Demand Reduction Unit for counseling. According to him, the command also gave 63 drug preventive education lectures and advocacy talks in schools, including tertiary institutions. “The command also distributed public enlightenment materials such as posters, pamphlets and ABCs of drug abuse,” Kazaure added.
He attributed the achievements to hardworking staff and support from the agency’s headquarters as well as the state government.