The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA in Zamfara state has taken the war against Drug Abuse to Traditional institutions in the state, Njenje Media News reports.
The state commander of the agency, Gabriel Agage says the move is part of the Agency’s renewed campaign against the use of illicit drugs which is contributing to the rise in security challenges bedevilling state.
He stated this when he led management staff of the command to a sensitisation visit to Gusau emirate Council, adding that the agency will continue to crackdown on all sources of illicit substances in zamfara and the country at large
On his part, the Emir of Gusau, Ibrahim Bello commended the NDLEA for the renewed fight against Drug abuse and appealed to residents to join the agency in ensuring that Zamfara becomes a drug free state.
The NDLEA says the campaign will also be taken to schools and faith based organisations.
