Eric Patrick
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Bauchi State Command, has arrested 127 suspected drug offenders and seized 1,205.174 kilograms of different classes of drugs from January 2025 to date.
This was disclosed by the Bauchi State Commander, Ali Aminu, in a press statement to commemorate the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking, June 26 of every year, made available to journalists on Thursday.
He explained, “Within the period under review, the command arrested 127 suspects (118 male and nine female drug offenders) and secured 28 convictions and 18 pending cases, while 32 drug users had been counselled and rehabilitated from January 2025 to date, the majority of them through brief interventions.
“With regards to drug seizure, the Command seized 874.585 kilograms of Cannabis Sativa, 330.588 kilograms of psychotropic substances and 1.06 grams of methamphetamine (popularly known as ice).”
He stated that 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, noting that it is especially pertinent to Nigeria’s situation at the moment.
“Drug trafficking is tearing through communities with substances that are more potent, more dangerous, and more deadly than ever.
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“While criminal networks prey on the most vulnerable groups, particularly women and youth.
“Our efforts also shine a light on prevention as the most essential strategy for halting the flow of drugs that fuels organised crime.
“This is done through the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency-led programme “War Against Drug Abuse (WADA).
“Education, sensitisation and awareness programmes can help to prevent drug trafficking by providing factual information about the dangers of drug use and the consequences of drug trafficking. However, the agency cannot win this war alone.
“It is up to all and sundry – individuals, state governments, non-governmental organisations, schools, religious bodies, and sister security agencies to enable us to raise awareness and share information on the dangers of illicit substance abuse and trafficking with our loved ones, immediate environment, and nation at large. Hence, it is pertinent that more efforts be channelled into prevention.”