Katsina State House of Assembly says it is committed to enacting and amending the relevant laws that will curtail drug trafficking, abuse and consumption in the state. He described the rampant instances of drug abuse as unfortunate, saddening and pathetic, stressing that the Assembly was determined to collaborate with NDLEA, Police and other stakeholders in checking the menace. Kusada further assured that the Assembly would not relent in enacting laws that would propel the socio-economic development of the state. He urged parents and stakeholders to support to the collective efforts to rid the state of the activities of drug barons and consumers. NAN reports that Katsina State Government is in partnership with an Abuja-based NGO, Peace Builders Security Concepts, on how to address the menace of drug abuse and addiction.

Source: Punch May 14, 2018 09:33 UTC