NDLEA establishes drug rehabilitation centre in Yobe
NDLEA establishes drug rehabilitation centre in Yobe
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ( NDLEA) has established a mini drug treatment and rehabilitation centre in Damaturu, Yobe.
Mr Abdulazeez Ogungboye, the state NDLEA Commander, stated this while briefing journalists in Damaturu on Thursday, as part of activities marking the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
The Voice Media Trust (VMT NEWS) reports that the theme of the 2025 campaign is : “ The Evidence is Clear : Invest in Prevention.”
Ogungboye noted that the centre, which had since commenced operation, was one of the numerous achievements of the agency in the state.
“A total of nine drug dependents were admitted to the facility. Out of this number, eight have successfully been rehabilitated, discharged and reunited with their families, while one is still undergoing rehabilitation.
“One of them is empowered to start a business centre through the generosity of an anonymous donor,” he said.
The commander said in view of the high cost of services at the centre, the agency went into collaboration with philanthropists in the state to assist in upsetting the bills of poor clients.
Ogungboye advised drug dependents in the 17 local government areas of the state to liaise with NDLEA zonal commanders nearest to them on how to access the facility, which was the first of its kind in the history of the state.
He also said that between June 26, 2024 and June 26, 2025, 438.73 kg of various illicit drugs were confiscated.
The commander said that 300.696kg of the drugs seized were cannabis, while psychotropic substances stood at 137.288kg.
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Ogungboye said that 56 drug abuse suspects were convicted, 148 drug dependents benefitted from counselling, while 96 drug cases were pending in various courts.
He commended Gov Mai Mala Buni and sister agencies for their various support to the agency to execute its mandate effectively.
The Voice Media Trust (VMT NEWS) reports that other activities of the week included a road walk from the Emir of Damaturu’s palace to the agency’s headquarters.
“There have been religious sermons at the Damaturu Central Mosque on June 20 and ECWA Goodnews Church, Damaturu, on June 22.
“The collaborative efforts of these religious organisations were targeted at creating drug abuse awareness among adherents of the two major religions,” he said.
