The Kaduna State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency reports that its agents have detained 1,232 people and found 15, 104.555kg of illicit substances in the state.
The arrest and seizure took place between January and December 2022, according to Ibrahim Baraje, the Kaduna state NDLEA commander, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Kaduna.
According to Baraje, 68 of those detained were women, while 1,163 were men.
The commander reported that 15,104.555 different drugs were recovered, including 7,432.942kg of Indian Hemp, 0.249kg of heroin, 1.487kg of cocaine, 0.767kg of methamphetamine, 1,880.102kg of tramadol, and 5,789.008kg of psychotropic substances.
According to Baraje, 199 suspects were found guilty within the time period under consideration, 350 cases are still ongoing, and 683 suspects received counselling, rehabilitation, and integration into society.
He said 132 illicit drug joints were destroyed and 27 properties connected to drug traffickers sealed.
The commander reiterated the command`s determination in the fight against illicit drugs and their consumption.
“We will not relent until we ensure that the perpetrators face the wrath of the law,” he said.
He advised those who engaged in such acts to find better means of livelihood as drug businesses will not take them anywhere.
Baraje appealed to the residents to always provide the command with useful information to enable the agency to carry out its mandate effectively.
He urged parents to watch the movements of their wards and the kinds of friends they interact with.
“The Fight against illicit drugs is a collective responsibility which everyone has a role to play,” he said.
