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News - North East - Borno Updated: June 02, 2023

NDLEA Seizes Over 15,500 Kilograms Of Illicit Drugs In Borno

By Abdulrazak Muhammad
June 02, 2023
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the seizure of 15,500 kilograms of illegal drugs in Borno State over the past three years. 

Joseph Icha, the State Commandant of the NDLEA, made this known on Friday when he visited the Borno Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).

He said the seized substances, consisting of cannabis, cocaine, heroin and other illicit drugs, will soon be destroyed. 

He explained that the command had in 2020 destroyed 19,235 kilograms of drugs.

He added that the agency has secured the approval for the destruction of the current seizure amounting to billions of Naira from 2021 to 2023.

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Also speaking to journalists as part of the event to mark the 2023 World Drugs Day, he said the agency's activities for the next one month will be in line with the 2023 theme for the celebration.

Icha identified the theme as "People First, Stop the Stigma and Discremination, Strengthen Prevention".

"We are at the right place to meet you to to seek the support and synergy from you.  

"So the UN Day of Drugs Abuse is a day we will remind the world that there is actually drug challenges . 

"We have been able to seize some monies from drug peddlers and put the monies into Federal Government account; seized vehicles have been valued for auction and so many persons arrested are undergoing trials for various drug offences in the courts," he said. 

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He further appreciated the governor of Borno State, Babagana Umara Zulum, for supporting their activities in the state.

He also expressed gratitude to the Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brig. Gen Buba Marwa (Rtd) for rehabilitation of the Maiduguri office and providing adequate logistics for its operations. 

He said the successes recorded by the agency would not have been possible without the support from other security agencies in the state. 

In his remarks, the Borno NUJ Chairman, Dauda Iliya, appreciated the NDLEA commandant for the visit. 

"We congratulate You for the feat you have achieved, as well as your effort in ridding the state of illicit drugs, and your efforts in ensuring the reduction of demand and supply of illicit drugs among the teeming youths in the state towards productive citizenry. 

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"We are ready to amplify what you are doing as well as the successes recorded in order to ensure that the public understands the dangers inherent in drug abuse," Iliya said.

 

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