The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Jigawa State command has made a significant bust, intercepting over 1,300 kilograms of illicit drugs from April 2025 to date. This achievement is part of the agency's efforts to combat drug abuse and trafficking in the region.
Key Highlights
- *Seizure Details*: The NDLEA commandant, Musa Maina, revealed that the agency seized 1,300 kilograms of illicit drugs with the support of other security agencies.
- *Collective Responsibility*: Maina emphasized that the war against drug abuse is a collective responsibility, urging the public to report factual information about drug dealers and their hideouts.
- *Public Awareness*: The Jigawa State chairman of the committee on drug abuse and control, Alhaji Khadi Bashir Birnin Kudu, stated that the event aimed to educate people on the dangers of drug abuse ¹.
NDLEA's Efforts Across Nigeria
The NDLEA has been actively working to curb drug abuse and trafficking across various states in Nigeria. Some notable achievements include ² ³ ¹:
- *Abia State*: The NDLEA Abia State command seized approximately 1.94 million kilograms of illicit drugs and arrested 222 suspects in one year.
- *Adamawa State*: The NDLEA Adamawa State command confiscated four tonnes of illicit drugs, arrested 583 suspects, and secured convictions of 225 drug offenders.
- *Akwa Ibom State*: The NDLEA Akwa Ibom State command arrested 312 suspects and seized 803.672 kilograms of hard drugs between June 2024 and May 2025.
