Mr Yahuza stated that activities of hemp growers were destroying the lives of citizens.
Buba Marwa, the chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has cautioned youths against illicit drug consumption and trafficking.
The drug menace in Kogi and Nigeria is so disturbing and demands urgent action.
Mr Yahuza said, “The way and manner youths are engaged in drugs and criminality calls for concern of all and sundry.”
‘‘The problems of insurgency and kidnapping are drug induced.’’
The NDLEA explained that the confesticated drugs included cocaine, cannabis sativa, tramadol and other illicit substances.