The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ogun command, has cautioned motorists against drug abuse, to prevent road traffic crashes.
The state Commander of the NDLEA, Mr Tijani Rabe, gave the advice in on Thursday in Abeokuta during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Rabe said that the advice had become imperative in view of the spate of avoidable road traffic crashes, characterising every year-end.
He noted that more than 10,000 motorists and road users had been senstised by the command through its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) initiative, between January and September.
The commander also revealed the agency’s readiness to partner with other security agencies to rid the parks of satchet alcoholic drinks.
Rabe reiterated that the agency would evolve new strategies to combat drug trafficking, abuse, and misuse.
He further emphasised the need for intelligence sharing and joint operations to identify traffickers, with a view to preventing influx of illicit drugs into car parks and environment.
Rabe said that the agency was also considering collaborative sensitisation and awareness programmes aimed at traders in the park community.
“This initiative will involve expert lectures, workshops, and campaigns to promote a drug-free lifestyle at the parks,” he said.(NAN).
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