The NDLEA Jigawa State Command has issued a stern warning to drug peddlers and users amid heightened patrols across the state during the Christmas season.
The agency’s stance comes as Christian faithful celebrate Christmas worldwide, including in Jigawa State.
PUNCH Metro reports that the agency urged residents to shun drug abuse in the name of festivities, vowing that anyone caught during the intensified operations would face the full wrath of the law.
In an exclusive telephone interview with the PUNCH correspondent on Thursday in Dutse, the state capital, the Public Relations Officer of the NDLEA Jigawa State Command, CSN Abdullahi Wada, outlined the command’s robust strategy for the festive season.
The PRO stated that under the leadership of the State Commander, CN Hassan K. Kabaju, the NDLEA Jigawa team is fully prepared to tackle drug and substance abuse during the Christmas period and beyond.
CSN Wada, while detailing the command’s proactive measures, said, “We have strengthened our collaboration with security agencies, including the police, and intensified surveillance at borders and hotspots.”
According to the Jigawa NDLEA spokesperson, “The agency’s teams remain on high alert, with increased patrols now sweeping through communities to deter both peddlers and users.
The PRO highlighted the command’s determination, saying, “Our operations aim to make Jigawa State a safe and healthy environment for all during and beyond the festive period.”
On the role of citizens in achieving the agency’s goal, the Jigawa NDLEA spokesperson said, “Citizens have a vital role in this fight, and we urge everyone to report suspicious activities promptly.”
The PRO also emphasised the agency’s relentless efforts to ensure a drug-free Christmas, adding that “this operation highlights our unwavering stance against drug abuse, particularly during festive periods.”
Explaining further, Wada said that “the command is targeting traffickers exploiting the holiday season with heightened border surveillance.”
“The public can expect increased monitoring and swift action based on intelligence,” Wada added.
“Let’s celebrate responsibly, avoid harmful substances, and be aware that the consequences of getting caught will be severe,” the Jigawa NDLEA PRO advised.
