NDLEA clamps down on drug offenders in Bauchi

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Bauchi State Command, has clamped down on drug offenders in the state by arresting 126 suspects.

The body announced that it has since January 2025, seized 1,205.174 kilograms of illegal drugs.

In a press statement released by Ali Aminu, the Bauchi State commander on Thursday, he explained that some drug users and offenders have been undergoing rehabilitation.

“Within the period under review, the command arrested 127 suspects (118 male and nine female drug offenders). And secured 28 convictions and 18 pending cases. 32 drug users had been counselled and rehabilitated from January 2025 to date, the majority of them through brief interventions. With regards to drug seizure, the Command seized 874.585 kilograms of Cannabis Sativa, 330.588 kilograms of psychotropic substances and 1.06 grams of methamphetamine (popularly known as ice),” he said.

Aminu also emphasised how the drug trade increase affects the society and the country at large.

“The evidence is clear. Invest in prevention. Break the cycle, is in its quest for a lasting solution to the drug menace. Noting that it is especially pertinent to Nigeria’s situation at the moment. Drug trafficking is tearing through communities with substances that are more potent, more dangerous, and more deadly than ever. While criminal networks prey on the most vulnerable groups, particularly women and youth,” Aminu reiterated..

The NDLEA also stated that creating awareness programs can go a long way in informing the public of the dangers of drug consumption.

“Our efforts also shine a light on prevention as the most essential strategy for halting the flow of drugs that fuels organised crime. This is done through the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency-led programme “War Against Drug Abuse (WADA). Education, sensitisation and awareness programmes can help to prevent drug trafficking. By providing factual information about the dangers of drug use and the consequences of drug trafficking. However, the agency cannot win this war alone,” he said.