NDLEA's Marwa Launches Campaign Against Drug Abuse in Edo
On November 5, Brig Gen Mohamed Marwa (retd.), the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), declared a war on drug abuse and trafficking in Edo State during an interactive stakeholder engagement in Benin. Marwa emphasized the necessity for collaboration among religious bodies, security agencies, and community leaders to address the drug problem effectively.
He called on parents to monitor their children and seek help for those involved in drug abuse, highlighting the link between illicit drugs and criminal activities. Marwa announced plans to meet with the Christian Association of Nigeria and the Islamic Council to enlist their support in raising awareness against drug abuse.
He also urged schools to create drug-free clubs and encouraged students to report any drug offers. Additionally, he instructed the National Union of Road Transport Workers to cease the sale of drugs and alcohol in motor parks, which they agreed to comply with.
Mitchell Ofoyeju, the Edo State NDLEA Commander, stressed the importance of collaboration among security agencies in the fight against drug abuse.
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