ASABA- NIGERIA Drug Law and Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Tuesday destroyed over 90, 000 kilograms of illicit drugs made up of mainly cannabis sativa at Ogwash-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area, Delta State as part of steps to check the scourge.Speaking during the public destruction, Chairman of the NDLEA, retired Colonel Muhammad Abdallah, expressed regret that the cultivation and production of drugs has been on the increase despite government’s concerted effort to check it.
According to him, the Agency was currently prosecuting four Mexicans and four Nigerians collaborators at the Federal High Court Asaba in connection with the rediscovery and urged members of the public to join in the fight against illicit drugs.The State Commander of the NDLEA, Mr Obiefulu Chidi, said the command was focused and committed to stopping drug dealers, describing illicit drug dealers as merchants of death.
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa who was represented at the public destruction by the state commissioner for Youth Development, Mr Oghenekaro Ilolo, advocated strict enforcement of drug-related laws to check the rising cases of drug abuse in the country. Okowa, however, called on the NDLEA to step up its sensitisation drive to adequately educate the people on the dangers of drug abuse, stressing that the communities should be actively involved if the campaign must yield the desired result.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
Law Law Latest News, Law Law Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NDLEA prosecutes four Mexicans, others for producing illicit drugsThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has said it is currently prosecuting four Mexicans and four Nigerian collaborators...
Source: Daily Trust - 🏆 13. / 51 Read more »
Zainab Aliyu : Hajj commission commends NDLEA for uncovering criminals - Vanguard NewsThe National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has applauded the effort of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in uncovering the drug trafficking circle of notorious criminals planting drugs in innocent travellers’ luggage.
Source: vanguardngrnews - 🏆 5. / 75 Read more »
NDLEA secures conviction of 2 pharmacists over ephedrine diversion – Daily TrustThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured the conviction of a pharmacist, Geoffrey Ezeokwu and his assistant Moses Ajibo for unlawful diversion of ephedrine, a precursor chemical for the production of methamphetamine. In what is the Agency’s first conviction of a precursor chemical, they were sentenced to three years each to commence, immediately.ADVERTISEMENT …
Source: Daily Trust - 🏆 13. / 51 Read more »
NDLEA arrests man with 32 sacks of Indian hemp - The Nation NewspaperThe Cross River Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 50-year-old man, Marshal De-souza, for allegedly being in
Source: TheNationNews - 🏆 6. / 69 Read more »
NDLEA arrests man with 32 sacks of Indian hemp in Calabar – Daily TrustThe Cross River Command of National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 50-year-old man, Marshal De-souza, for allegedly being in possession of 32 sacks of cannabis sativa in Calabar. The State Commander, Mrs Anthonia Edeh, disclosed this on Wednesday in a statement in Calabar.ADVERTISEMENT She said the suspect was arrested by the command’s … Keep arresting those looking for a way to survive. Politicians are ruining the country, looting the fund. How many have you arrested?I'm sure the man did not settle well, that's why we can hear it. Na your Indian hemp? Oya burn it let's see where and when. Madness
Source: Daily Trust - 🏆 13. / 51 Read more »
'In South East, number of deaths caused by fake drugs escalating' - Vanguard NewsThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has warned that the number of deaths as a result of fake drugs is escalating.
Source: vanguardngrnews - 🏆 5. / 75 Read more »
Hajj commission reacts to arrest of airport cartel who plant drugs in passengers' luggage - Daily Post NigeriaThe National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has applauded the effort of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in uncovering the drug traffi
Source: DailyPostNGR - 🏆 11. / 59 Read more »