Over 537 kilograms of illegal substances were seized and 46 suspects were taken into custody in 2024, according to Yobe State’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.
The NDLEA Commander, Mr Abdulazeez Ogungboye, stated this on Tuesday in Damaturu while reviewing the activities of the agency in the last year.
He said the seized drugs included 396.526 kg of marijuana and 141.2 kg of psychotropic substances.
Ogunboye said the agency had secured 21 convictions out of 46 alleged offenders charged, while 85 cases were pending in the Federal High Court, Damaturu Division.
The commander said the agency had offered counselling interventions to 219 drug-dependent persons and conducted awareness campaigns in communities, schools, faith-based organisations, and workplaces.
He said that a mini rehabilitation centre established by the command successfully graduated five individuals after a three-month program, adding that the agency also extended its outreach through the establishment of five rural outposts in the state.
Ogungboye urged the Yobe government to establish a standard rehabilitation centre to replace the 16 inmates’ capacity improvised facility.
While commending the Mai Mala Buni-led administration and other sister agencies for their support during the year, Ogunboye reiterated their commitment towards ensuring a drug-free society.
NAN
