The
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has urged communities in Anambra
State to assist the agency in their fight against drug abuse.
The
State Commandant of the agency, Mr. Sule Momodu made the call yesterday during
a chat with newsmen in Awka.
Speaking
through the Public Relations Officer of the agency in Anambra State, Charles
Efosa Odigie, the NDLEA boss said that without collective fight against the
scourge, the agency will hardly win the war.
While
commending some communities within the state as well as the government of
Anambra State under Governor Willie Obiano for assisting the agency in the
fight, Momodu regretted that some communities and market leaders harbor drug
sellers; thereby heightening the scourge of the trend.
He
noted that many people are under bondage in different ways today because of
their addiction to drugs; and called on residents of the state bring their
loved ones, who are already addicted to drugs to bring them to NDLEA for
counseling, correction and rehabilitation at no cost. He also urged community
leaders to report dealers in their various communities so that their children
will be safe from the scourge.
“Drug
issue cannot be left for NDLEA alone. We have shortage of logistics and
manpower to handle the fight alone that we are seeking collaboration to achieve
this.
“Anambra
State government under Dr. Willie Obiano see drug issue as very integral in his
government, and he has been doing a lot to assist us”, he said.