NDLEA seizes 1.5 tonnes of illicit drugs in Katsina

The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency has seized 1.5 tonnes of illicit drugs and arrested 993 suspects in Katsina State from November 10, 2021, to November 23.

The NDLEA Commander in the state, Mohammed Bashir, made this known while briefing newsmen on the activities of the command within the period under review.

The commander said 93 per cent of the suspects arrested are between 16 and 40 years.

He added that the drug demand reduction unit of the command was able to counsel and rehabilitate 76 people.

”Four of the people who had  Substance Use Disorders, are from Niger republic.

”Close to 800 persons have undergone brief intervention at the centre. It is sad that 95 per cent fall between the age bracket of 16 and 40.

“The command has enjoyed the support of Gov. Aminu Masari. 

Recently, the governor sponsored the counselling and rehabilitation of 45 SUDs in our centre.

“Those SUDs were able to learn vocational skills like leather work, carpentry and Information Technology. They have since been integrated with their families.

Bashir said through the NDLEA’s war against drug abuse, the command has taken its message to most of the communities within the state.