The Jigawa Command of National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Monday, said it arrested 401 suspects and seized 81.64 kilogrammes of illicit drugs in the state in 2019. Kazaure said the suspects included 394 males and seven females, while the illicit drugs included 235.07 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa and 46.57 kilogrammes of psychotropic substances. “In our efforts to make Jigawa State drug-free, the command had recorded tangible achievements during the period under review. “The command was able to arrest 401 suspects consisting of 394 males and seven females. According to him, the command also gave 63 drug preventive education lectures and advocacy talks in schools, including tertiary institutions.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 20, 2020 14:03 UTC