By Admin
The League for Societal Protection Against Drug Abuse (LESPADA) participated in the public destruction of seized narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances organised by the NDLEA Kano Strategic Command and the NDLEA Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) Special Area Command as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking in Kano State.
The exercise, which took place at Hawan Kalibawa in Dawakin-Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State on Monday, brought together stakeholders involved in the fight against substance abuse and drug trafficking.
As part of its contribution to prevention and public enlightenment, LESPADA distributed copies of The Truth About Drugs educational booklets to participants and guests during the exercise to promote drug abuse prevention and raise awareness about the dangers associated with illicit drug use, particularly among young people and vulnerable members of society.
During the exercise, the NDLEA Kano Strategic Command destroyed a total of 11,809.427 kilograms of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. The exhibits included 7,799.314 kilograms of Cannabis sativa, 0.446 kilograms of cocaine, 2.030 kilograms of heroin, 2,781.153 kilograms of psychotropic substances, 0.127 kilograms of methamphetamine, 14.600 kilograms of Barbitone Sodium BP 100mg, 0.246 kilograms of Pemolin tablets, 375.641 kilograms of Exol-5, 367.870 kilograms of pregabalin, 270 kilograms of substances of abuse, 200 kilograms of herbal mixtures and 79 kilograms of assorted expired drugs.
Similarly, the NDLEA MAKIA Special Area Command destroyed an additional 349.519 kilograms of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances comprising 10.499 kilograms of cocaine, 11 kilograms of heroin, 322 kilograms of tramadol and six kilograms of herbal mixtures locally known as Akuskura.
The public destruction of the seized exhibits formed part of broader efforts by law enforcement agencies and community stakeholders to curb the growing menace of drug abuse and illicit trafficking across Kano State and Nigeria as a whole.
The participation of LESPADA in the exercise comes as its Executive Director, Ambassador Maryam Hassan, who also serves as the State Coordinator of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World recently joined the Kano State Special Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking following her appointment by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, further strengthening collaboration between government institutions and civil society organisations in the fight against substance abuse in the state.