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Kano Task Force Detains 28 People in Anti-Drug Raid
A joint task force in Kano state arrested 28 individuals and shut down five drug dens during raids across two local government areas on Friday.
Edo NDLEA identifies cannabis cultivation and student involvement as major anti-drug hurdles
The Edo NDLEA highlights how cannabis forest farming and the recruitment of students into drug activities are complicating efforts to tackle substance abuse in the state.
Governor Kefas Issues Executive Orders to Tackle Drug Abuse, Political Violence, and Resource Exploitation in Taraba
Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas has introduced three Executive Orders to suppress drug abuse, eliminate political thuggery, and regulate the illegal exploitation of natural resources to ensure state security.
Kano Drug Abuse Linked to Rising Crime and Gang Activity
Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado reports that drug abuse is driving crime and gang violence in Kano, prompting the state to form a new taskforce to combat the crisis.
Substance Abuse Behind 70% of Serious Crimes in Kano, Says Task Force Official
A Kano State task force reports that over 70 percent of major crimes in the state are linked to drug abuse, prompting a new government-led initiative to curb substance use and gang violence.
Kano Anti-Drug Task Force Leader Rejects Political Pressure
Muhuyi Rimin-Gado, head of the Kano State drug task force, has warned politicians against interfering with the agency's arrests, emphasizing his commitment to impartiality and the fight against drug-related crime.
Nigerian pharmacists report 9,850 departures over five years, demand stiffer penalties for fake drugs
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria reports that 9,850 pharmacists have left the country in five years, while advocating for harsher penalties for fake drug offenders and improved substance abuse control.
Marwa Urges Traditional Leaders and Parents to Support Fight Against Drug Abuse
NDLEA Chairman Buba Marwa has called on Nigerian parents and traditional leaders to actively partner with the agency to combat the spread of substance abuse in their communities.
Suspected Drug-Related Deaths Reported in Ogun State
Two individuals died and two others were hospitalized in Isara-Remo, Ogun State, following the consumption of a substance identified as laughing gas.
Two Deaths Reported After Suspected Laughing Gas Use by Students in Ogun
Two individuals died and two were hospitalized in Ogun State following the suspected use of laughing gas, prompting a police investigation.