The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, says at least 400,000 youths abuse drugs in Enugu State.
This was disclosed by the Enugu State Commander of the NDLEA, Mr. Abel Sunu Wadahi during a courtesy call on the chairman, Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers, Igwe Samuel Ikechukwu Asadu.
He said that the rate of drug abuse in the state was worrisome and that if left unchecked posed serious danger in the near future.
The Commander said the youths take pride in cannabis, tramadol, mkpurumiri, cocaine, among others.
“The agency has embarked on a sensitization tour to visit every community, schools and public institutions in the state on the mantra ‘Save our Family’ campaign over drug abuse,” he said.
Wadahi appealed to the monarch, who is the traditional ruler of Edem-Ani Ogwugwu ancient kingdom and erstwhile chairman South-East Council of Traditional Rulers, to join hands with the agency in the anti-drug abuse war.
“NDLEA has introduced a drug integrity check…