NDLEA arrests 251 suspects for drug-related crimes in Benue
The Benue command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says the agency arrested 251 suspects for various drug-related crimes in 2024.
Its commander, Esther Musa, disclosed this in an interview on Wednesday in Makurdi.
Ms Musa, while highlighting the achievements of the command from January to December 2024, said that 220 of those suspects were male, while 31 were female.
The commander said 31 suspects were convicted and sentenced, 39 were dropped, and others were ongoing.
She further said the command also seized different substances and drug exhibits from various suspects and also monetary exhibits.
Ms Musa said the agency organised 142 different enlightenment programmes, predominantly in schools and worship centres.
The commander added that law enforcement agencies, traditional leaders, and other stakeholders were sensitised about the effects of drugs or substance abuse.
Ms Musa urged the youths to shun any temptation of indulging in drug abuse, as it is detrimental to their health and future. So as not to kill the star in them.
(NAN)
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