NDLEA declares war on drug abuse in Edo, says state holds 15% prevalence rate

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, on Thursday declared a total war against drug abuse and trafficking in Edo State, describing the state as one of the major cannabis cultivation hubs in the country. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brig-Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa, rtd, made the declaration at a stakeholders’ meeting in Benin City, with the theme, “Addressing the Drug Problems in Edo State.” Marwa, who said he was personally leading the fight against drug abuse and trafficking, disclosing that Edo State had a drug abuse prevalence rate of 15 per cent. He said the affected population comprised people between the ages of 15 and 64, adding that Lagos and Kano ...