The Nation Newspaper NDLEA destroys 304,436kg, 40, 042 litres of illicit drugs seized in Lagos, Ogun
) on Tuesday, April 16, destroyed a total of 304,436kg kilograms and 40,042 litres of illicit substances seized from parts of Lagos and Ogun states.
Marwa called for more public support for ongoing efforts by NDLEA and other stakeholders to curb the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria. He said the drugs were seized by NDLEA operatives across different formations of the Agency in Lagos and Ogun states from January 2022 till date especially at the Lagos seaports, airports, and land borders.
“The destruction of these seizures complies with the NDLEA Act, which mandates the Agency to destroy all drug exhibits after prosecution. We want to say that your presence here is a testament to this important occasion. To this end, we appreciate all stakeholders and members of the public for witnessing this exercise”, he said.
“The safety of our society is the responsibility of every one of us. Every citizen shall be fulfilling his or her civic duty by assisting the Agency’s War Against Drug Abuse campaign to clean up our communities and cities. Together, we can make this country secure.” “The volume of illicit drugs being destroyed here today speak volume and every right-thinking person should be worried, ” he stated.
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