The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Plateau state command has bemoaned the continuous attacks of its members by communities known for drug abuse in Jos. This is coming as the agency warned that such action will no longer be tolerated as it will henceforth deal with youths who engage in such act.

During a workshop organised by the Centre for Advocacy for Justice and Rights (CAJR) at Gangare in Jos, the Command’s Exhibit Officer, Mr. Etsu-Banshi Daniel said that youths who were high on drugs had continuously attacked and molested men of the agency who were on duty leaving many of them critically injured.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Plateau state command has bemoaned the continuous attacks of its members by communities known for drug abuse in Jos. This is coming as the agency warned that such action will no longer be tolerated as it will henceforth deal with youths who engage in such act.

During a workshop organised by the Centre for Advocacy for Justice and Rights (CAJR) at Gangare in Jos, the Command’s Exhibit Officer, Mr. Etsu-Banshi Daniel said that youths who were high on drugs had continuously attacked and molested men of the agency who were on duty leaving many of them critically injured.

Daniel who educated the community members on dangers of drug abuse also called on the elders to assist the NDLEA in mobilising drug-free youths by preaching the message of self-discipline and also provide a platform for drug addicts’ rehabilitation so that they become useful members of the society.

He said, “Drug abuse has been a menace threatening all of us in the society and many youths are engaged in it. We always send our officers to clear known black spots but unfortunately, some of these youths high on drugs always attack them.”

Daniel added “We have taken a position to address this development and many communities are cooperating with us by calling on us to help them rid their areas of illicit drugs. We call on elders of Gangare community to emulate this and mobilize youths to clear the black spots where drugs are abused and we will help sanitize the areas and rehabilitate the youths.”

The Project Officer of CAJR, Mr Amos Kwatwa said that the workshop was put in place to inform community members of the need to live in peace with others irrespective of their religion, beliefs and ethnicity.

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