By Seyi Babalola
The FCT leadership of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched new methods to combat drug usage and illegal trafficking in the territory.
Mr Kabir Tsakuwa, the FCT commander, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja.
Tsakuwa stated that the FCT was a vital gateway connecting the southern half of the country to the rest of the country, as well as the city’s multicultural aspect.
He said that the command had strengthened the interdiction efforts at the major entry points.
This, he said, were in addition to the many recreational centres like parks and gardens where a lot of social activities take place.
He also said that a well fashioned out and intelligence-driven motorised patrol along the major entry points like Abaji- Lokoja road, Gwagwalada-Kwali road, Bwari-Jere road and Mararaba/Nyanya road had been ensured.
Tsakuwa said, “this has helped the command tremendously in checking those that may want to take advantage of the busy roads to traffic drugs along these routes into the FCT directly or on transit as the case may be.”
According to him, “we also embark on aggressive advocacy visits to all the stakeholders within the FCT, particularly the traditional rulers to ask for their support.
“This has made the communities to be well informed of the need to owe the campaign against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
“We also leverage on our call centre with phone No (080010203040) established by the NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.- Gen. Buba Marwa.
“The platform is purposely created to enable the public to pass information on 24/7 bases about drug activities in their areas, or about drug dependent persons who may need help without having to disclose their identity for prompt action or response.”
