NDLEA Commander Vows To End Drug Trafficking Networks In Osun
The new Osun State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), CN Joe Fadile, has vowed to dismantle drug trafficking networks across the State through intelligence-driven operations.
Fadile stated that the Command remains committed, professional, and proactive in tackling drug abuse, illicit drug cultivation, trafficking, and distribution in Osun.
He made the assurance during a press briefing at the NDLEA State Command in Osogbo, on Wednesday.
According to the commander, Osun is one of the locations within Nigeria where cannabis sativa cultivation persists. But promised to make the state a safe haven for drug traffickers or distributors.
This, according to him, will be achieved through Enhanced Operational Efficiency, Strengthened Drug Demand Reduction, Robust Inter-Agency Cooperation and Community and Stakeholder Engagement.
A text of the press briefing made available to OSUN DEFENDER reads partly: “As I assume duty, I assure the good people of Osun State that this Command will remain committed, professional, and proactive in tackling drug abuse, illicit drug cultivation, trafficking, and distribution. As we are aware, Osun State is one of the locations within Nigeria where cannabis sativa cultivation persists. Under my leadership, the Command will operate on the following strategic pillars:
“We will intensify intelligence-driven operations to identify, track, and dismantle drug trafficking networks across the State. Let me state unequivocally: Osun State will not, under my watch, become a safe haven for drug traffickers or distributors.
“Drug abuse remains a growing threat to our youth and to the social fabric of our communities. I commend the Executive Governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Senator (Dr.) Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, for his tremendous efforts in safeguarding our youths through the Imole War Against Drug Abuse (IWADA) initiative, coordinated by the Ministry of Federal Affairs.
“In alignment with the Agency’s national War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) campaign, the Command will continue to intensify activities such as: Sensitisation programmes in secondary schools and tertiary institutions, Community outreach and awareness programmes.
“Advocacy for NYSC corps members, Engagements with traditional rulers and religious institutions, Rehabilitation and treatment support through our Drug Abuse Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation (DAPTR) Unit.
“Security and public safety thrive on synergy. The Command will strengthen existing collaboration with sister security agencies, government ministries, and other relevant stakeholders to enhance collective security and drug control efforts across Osun State.
“We call upon youth groups, NGOs, market associations, transport unions, school administrators, community leaders, and the general public to support our renewed drive.
The fight against drug abuse cannot be won by the NDLEA alone; it requires all hands-on deck.
“I therefore appeal to members of the public to provide credible and timely information that will assist the Command in identifying drug hotspots, dealers, and trafficking routes. I assure you that all information received will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.”
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