The Yobe State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has raised alarm over the increase in the number of females abusing drugs in the state.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the Commander of the agency in the state, Mr Apeh Reuben, stated that young girls between the ages of 15 and 35 were increasingly involved in drugs consumption and abuse.
“Some of the females consume and abuse multiple drugs, especially Tramadol, Amphetamine and Cannabis,” he said,
“This will have devastating consequences on the future of the state if adequate measures are not taken at the right time” he warned.
Speaking on the constraints of his agency in the state, Reuben said inadequacy of vehicles and accommodation for addicts being counselled, were their major challenges.
He said the addicts were being accommodated in rented apartments, stressing that ensuring the welfare of such people, was paramount.
Reuben said in spite of the challenges, his command was doing its best, adding that last year, no fewer than 98 drug dependent persons had been counselled.
According to him, the agency is taking the campaign against drug abuse to schools in line with this year’s theme of the international day against drug abuse, which was celebrated on June 23.
“The theme, tagged ‘Listen First to the children’ is the first step to assist children and youth in growing healthy and safe from drug abuse.
