The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, said Lagos recorded 33 per cent in drug abuse cases in the country.
Marwa said this when he paid a courtesy visit to the palace of the Akran of Badagry, Aholu Menu-Toyi 1, in Lagos, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
He said, “In Lagos alone, we have a prevalence of 33 per cent, which is very high; this is the highest in the country.
“I think it is very important this drug abuse in Nigeria must be stopped by all stakeholders.
“I implore his Royal Majesty, Akran of Badagry, to set up a committee on war against drug abuse, comprising his chiefs, distinguished sons and daughters of the land.
“In every community you know there are corners where they are selling drugs, you will report it to the agency.
“Most of the youth on drugs need help; your report will help the agency to assist rehabilitate these youths,” he said.
He commended the efforts of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in assisting the agency on war against drug abuse.
“I want to recognise the efforts of Oba Rilwan Akiolu, the Oba of Lagos, for joining the agency in fighting war against drug abuse.
“I also appreciate the Akran of Badagry and his chiefs for all their support given to my personnel in the fight against drug abuse.”