The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 59 suspected drug dealers and seized 236.7 kilograms of illicit drugs and psychotropic substance within six months in Kebbi. The state Commander of the agency, Mr Suleiman Jadi, made this known at a rally marking the United Nations Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. “The command is fighting very hard to make sure that drug abuse and illicit trafficking is reduced to the barest minimum. According to him, NDLEA needs the collaboration of more stakeholders to carry them further in the fight against drug abuse as the agency cannot do it alone. The aim is to further have an effective response towards the world drug problems which requires the inclusive and accountable institution of criminal justice, health and social service.

Source: The Guardian June 26, 2019 11:37 UTC