The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Seme Command, on Monday destroyed hard drugs worth N2 billion.
The drugs were seized by the NDLEA Lagos State Command, Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Command, Seme Border Special Area Command and the NDLEA headquarters.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Ahmadu Giade, the Chairman and CEO of NDLEA, said the drugs were destroyed in compliance with the orders of the Federal High Court.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Seme Command, on Monday destroyed hard drugs worth N2 billion.
The drugs were seized by the NDLEA Lagos State Command, Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Command, Seme Border Special Area Command and the NDLEA headquarters.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Ahmadu Giade, the Chairman and CEO of NDLEA, said the drugs were destroyed in compliance with the orders of the Federal High Court.
He said: “Drug trafficking is a transnational organised crime capable of undermining global security and this has degenerated into political and social instability with negative impact on the rule of law in some parts of the world.
“The total weight of the forfeited drug exhibits is 18,791 kg.
“They include 18,420 kg of cannabis, 268. 95 kg of cocain/heroin and 101.93 kg of methamphetamine/ephedrine.
“Drug control must be given priority attention by all countries including Nigeria. Nigeria has maintained an enviable scorecard in her counter-narcotic efforts and this must be sustained,’’ he said.
“NDLEA has enforced strict compliance with the rules of engagement and our internal anti-corruption policy has assisted in promoting discipline and good conduct among staff.
“Drug barons have no place to hide in Nigeria and we are determined to achieve that."
Giade advised the public to be vigilant and report cases of drug trafficking at any of NDLEA office.
He added:“Members of the public must be wary of the antics of drug cartels because many youths have been lured into drug trafficking under the guise of going to do white collar jobs abroad while others are victims of their greed and selfish interest.
"Parents must be vigilant and should not abdicate their responsibility of monitoring their wards and children."
Earlier, Mr Udotong Essien, the Area Commander of NDLEA, Seme Command, said the essence of the exercise was to let the society know what happened to drugs after they had been seized.
"It is mandatory that this exercise is conducted in the presence of witnesses for transparency, auditing and accountability because the society needs to know what happens to the drugs we seized in the course of our operations," he said.
He commended the efforts of other security agencies, traditional rulers and the media, noting that effective drug control was a team work.
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