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| NDLEA officials |
The National Drug Law
Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Yobe has described as ‘worrisome’ increase in
number of females abusing drugs in the state.
News
Agency of Nigeria report continues:
Commander
of the agency in the state, Mr Apeh Reuben, told reporters in Damaturu on
Monday that young girls between the ages of 15 and 35 were increasingly
involved in drugs consumption and abuse.
“Some
of the females consume and abuse multiple drugs, especially Tramadol,
Amphetamine and Cannabis,” he said,
He
called for partnership with Yobe government to curtail the ugly trend in the
interest of the individuals and the state.
“This
will have devastating consequences on the future of the state if adequate
measures are not taken at the right time” he warned.
Speaking
on the constraints of his agency in the state, Reuben said inadequacy of
vehicles and accommodation for addicts being counseled, were their major
challenges.
He
said the addicts were being accommodated in rented apartments, stressing that
ensuring the welfare of such people, was paramount.
Reuben
said in spite of the challenges, his command was doing its best, adding that
last year, no fewer than 98 drug dependent persons had been counseled.
According
to him, the agency is taking the campaign against drug abuse to schools in line
with this year’s theme of the international day against drug abuse, which was
celebrated on June 23.
“The theme, tagged ‘Listen First to the children’ is the first step to assist children and youth to grow healthy and safe from drug abuse.
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