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  • NDLEA opposes drug suspect’s demand for seized passport

    NDLEA opposes drug suspect’s demand for seized passport

    …..Seizes N29.6m drug proceed

    The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has opposed by an application by a suspected drug trafficker, Airford Okonkwo, seeking the release of his seized international passport to enable him travel abroad to continue with his business.

    Okonkwa is on trial at the Federal High Court in Lagos for alleged narcotic trafficking and money laundering.

    Part of his bail condition was that he would deposit his international passport as a guarantee that he would not leave the country.

    But, Okonkwo said since his arrest last November 17, his business of laptop, phone and accessories important had suffered.

    “My wife along cannot take care of the children and family needs, hence the need for me to continue with my business to meet my financial obligations,” he said.

    Vowing not to jump bail, he said NDLEA was already in possession of his $78,650 (about N25million) and 12,500 euros (about N4million), which he said were seized from him.

    “I cannot afford to leave my hard earned money to be unjustly forfeited when I did not commit the alleged offence,” he said.

    But NDLEA’s Director of Legal Service, Mr. Joseph Sunday, said Okonkwo’s passport had already been tendered as exhibit.

    “All other prosecution witnesses in this case will identify the passport in the course of the trial. Releasing it to the defendant will deprive the complainant of vital evidence and will prejudice and stultify the complainant’s trial of the defendant,” NDLEA said in a counter-affidavit.

    NDLEA said the money seized from Okonkwo “are proceeds of drug dealing.”

    Justice Abdulazeez Anka adjourned till August 23 for ruling.

  • NDLEA seizes N1.78b hard drug in Anambra

    NDLEA seizes N1.78b hard drug in Anambra

    The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Anambra State  has arrested a 31-year-old man, Vincent Chidiebere, for allegedly peddling hard drug worth N1.78 billion.

    Addressing reporters in Onitsha yesterday, the Commander, Mr. Sule Momodu, said the suspect was arrested in Awka, the state capital, on July 28 with methamphetamine weighing 25.2kg.

    He said the arrest followed a tip-off that a shipment of the drug would pass through Anambra from Enugu to Lagos.

    “Based on the information, we set up a team to search vehicles from a particular company.

    “About 11am we intercepted a vehicle carrying the substance and nabbed the suspect.”

    Momodu, who said the substance tested positive, described the drug as “one of the most potent illicit drugs in the world, which has a lot of destructive tendencies on the user.”

    According to him, someone under the influence of methamphetamine  can be influenced to make disastrous decisions and can make criminals test the nation’s security to its limit.

    The commander said besides the security threat posed by the users, the drug posed a health hazard.

    He said the chemicals used for the production were highly toxic and could cause permanent destruction to the eco-system.

    “The waste from the drug is more toxic than the extracted substance.

    “The people around where it is being produced are likely to be exposed to cancer and other incurable diseases, while children born in the area are likely to be deformed.”

    Momodu, who expressed the readiness of the agency to fight illicit drug production and peddling, enjoined the public to volunteer information that could help stop the illicit business.

    Although, the agency had discovered three methamphetamine laboratories at Nanka, Ozubulu and Obosi, the commander believed that more laboratories exist.

    He told the public that Governor Willie Obiano pledged a reward of N500, 000 to anyone with information on where the substances were being produced.

    “Most of the methamphetamine being produced are meant for Asian countries,” Momodu said, adding that a kilogramme of the drug was sold at about 150, 000 dollars.

    He said the suspect will be arraigned when investigation is completed.

  • NDLEA nabs man, seizes N1.78bn hard drug

    NDLEA nabs man, seizes N1.78bn hard drug

    The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Anambra says it has arrested a 31-year-old man, Vincent Chidiebere, for allegedly peddling hard drug worth N1.78 billion.

    Addressing newsmen in Onitsha on Tuesday, the Commander of NDLEA in the state, Mr Sule Momodu, said that the suspect was arrested in Awka on July 28 with methamphetamine weighing 25.2kg.

    Momodu said that the arrest followed a tip-off that a shipment of methamphetamine would pass through Anambra from Enugu to Lagos.

    “Based on the information, we were able to set up a team to search certain vehicles from a particular company.

    “At about 11a.m. same day, we were able to intercept the vehicle carrying the substance and arrested the suspec.”

    Momodu, who said the substance tested positive, described the substance as “one of the most potent illicit drugs in the world which has a lot of destructive tendencies on the user.”

    According to him, someone under the influence of such drug can be influenced to make disastrous decisions and can make criminals test the nation’s security to its limit.

    The commander said besides the security threat posed by the users, the drug posed a health hazard in the community where it is

    He said the chemicals used for the production were highly toxic and could cause permanent destruction to the eco-system.

    “The waste from the drug is more toxic than the extracted substance.

    “The people around where it is being produced are likely to be exposed to cancer and other incurable diseases while children that are also born in the area are likely to be deformed.”

    Momodu, who expressed the readiness of the agency to fight illicit drug production and peddling in the state, urged the public to volunteer information that could help stop the illicit business.

    Although, the agency had discovered three methamphetamine laboratories located at Nanka, Ozubulu and Obosi areas of the state, the commander also expressed the belief that more laboratories still exist.

    He reminded the public that Gov. Willie Obiano had pledged a reward of N500, 000 to anyone with information on where the substances were being produced within the state.

     

    “Most of the methamphetamine being produced are destined for Asian countries,” he said, adding that a kilogramme of methamphetamine was sold at about 150, 000 dollars.

     

    Momodu said that the suspect would be arraigned when investigation was completed.

  • NDLEA nabs Nigerian sponsor of suspected South African cocaine trafficker

    NDLEA nabs Nigerian sponsor of suspected South African cocaine trafficker

    A Nigerian has been arrested by the National Drug Law enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) for sponsoring a South African courier, Lerato Lekganyane, who was caught at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA), in Ikeja, Lagos last May 20. The woman was caught with 1.21 kilogrammes of cocaine

    NDLEA told Justice Babs Kuewumi of the Federal High Court, Lagos of the unnamed man’s arrest at Lekganyane’s trial.

    The Nigerian and Lekganyane will be arraigned, before Justice Kuewumi on August 4.

    Lekganyane was apprehended by NDLEA officials at the MMIA while attempting to board a Johannesburg, South Africa-bound plane with the suspected illicit substance concealed in two packages inside her bra.

    Prosecutor, Mr. Augustine Nwagu, told the court that Lekganyane acted contrary to Section 11(b) of the NDLEA Act Cap N30 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.

    The accused pleaded guilty to the one-count of cocaine trafficking when she was arraigned last June and Justice Kuewumi adjourned till yesterday for review of the facts of the case and sentencing.

    Yesterday, Nwagu told the court that he wanted to amend the charge as Lekganyane’s accomplice, a Nigerian, had also been arrested and brought to court.

    He said trying Lekganyane and her accomplice would ensure smoothness of the trial.

    “I was informed this morning that the person that sponsored her for this trip has been arrested and they even brought him to court this morning, but I told them that I could not file the charge now. I will be applying for a very short adjournment to enable me amend the charge and join the second person that they have just arrested,” the prosecutor said.

    Defence counsel Chief Lilian Omotunde opposed Nwagu’s application.

    She said: “I am objecting to this application made by the prosecuting counsel in view of the fact that the matter was slated for review of facts today and the defendant has already pleaded guilty. She is a foreigner; she has accepted her guilt. I expected my colleague to have gone ahead for the review.

    “A few minutes ago, I was informed that a Nigerian who is the mastermind is in court. If it pleases Your Lordship, I will be applying that we go ahead with the review of the case. My learned friend knows what to do with the mastermind that has just been arrested.”

    In a short ruling, Justice Kuewumi said the prosecution was entitled to the right to amend the charge if it wished.

    He adjourned till August 4.

     

     

  • Six convicted for marijuana possession

    The Federal High Court in Lagos will on September 8 and 9 decide the fate of six men who pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis sativa, popularly called marijuana, without lawful authority.

    The men were arraigned on Monday before Justice Babs Kuewumi by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) which claimed it arrested them with the substance last month in various parts of the state.

    The defendants are – Muyideen Olanrenwaju, 20, ‘caught’ with 1.9 kilogrammes of marijuana on June 10, at Odo-Eran Market, along Cele Expressway, Lagos and Olaiya Nurudeen, 20, who was ‘found’ in possession of 1kg of marijuana at Maza Maza, Lagos, on June 6.

    Others are Ikechukwu Ojuogwu, allegedly arrested at Katangowa Market in Abule Egba, Lagos, with 1.4kg of the same substance on June 8, and Wale Emmanuel, 21, ‘found’ with 200 grammes of marijuana on the same day and place.

    Abubakar Usman, 21, was accused of possessing 700g of marijuana on June 6, and Ahmed Idris, 24, was allegedly apprehended on June 4, in possession of 900kg of Canabis at Apapa, Lagos.

    NDLEA prosecutor, Mr. J. I. Aernan, said the defendants violated Section 11 (c) of the NDLEA Act Cap 30 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN), 2004.

    The defendants, who had no legal representation, admitted the charge and pleaded for mercy.

     

  • NDLEA, others plot to abduct me, Kashamu alleges

    NDLEA, others plot to abduct me, Kashamu alleges

    The Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Prince Buruji Kashamu, has raised the alarm over a plot to either abduct or assassinate him.

    In a statement issued today in Lagos, Kashamu said the plot, which involves some powerful politicians, is being coordinated by the Director-General of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mrs Roli Bode-George, who is the wife of the former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a member of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT).

    Kashamu alleged that the plot is to either have him abducted or attacked on the streets or at a social function.

    He wondered why anyone would want to usurp legitimate authorities and resort to such crude tactics and self-help in a democratic Nigeria.

    “I do not know what I have done to them that they want to do as if Nigeria is a Banana Republic. If anyone thinks he has a case against me, he should approach the courts and allow the rule of law to prevail.

    “I wish to urge the masses and Nigerians in general to help me beseech the Almighty Allah who has been my help and shield to continue to protect and guide me from all manner of evil machinations.

  • NDLEA moves to dismantle criminal networks

    NDLEA moves to dismantle criminal networks

    The Chairman and Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Col. Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah (retd) has promised to dismantle drug syndicates in the country.

    Abdallah gave the assurance as the agency released its scorecard at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, between January and June 2016. Sixty-three suspected drug traffickers were arrested with 484.11kgs of drugs. Suspected drug barons also abandoned 336.090kgs of the seized drugs.

    Abdallah said Nigeria would continue to subscribe to the principle of shared responsibility and international collaboration in dismantling drug cartels.

    In his words, “the Agency is maximising the benefits of the Airport Communication Programme (AIRCOP) by coordinating joint international operations. We will continue to build capacity in risk analysis, drug detection methodology and tracing of illicit drug proceeds. This is aimed at identifying and dismantling criminal networks”.

    The NDLEA boss noted that the agency reacted swiftly to new tactics of drug trafficking by intercepting 22.530kgs of drugs originating from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

    “As an intelligence-driven agency, we realised the sudden use of Dubai as a transit point for cocaine originating from South America and arrested 13 suspects with 22.530kgs of cocaine coming from Dubai”.

    According to the airport commander, Mr. Ahmadu Garba, those arrested include 46 men and 17 women. The drugs are; Cocaine 35kgs, Heroin 8.460kg, Methamphetamine 54.4kg, Ephedrine 6.120kg, Cannabis 5.470kg and Psychotropic substances 374.630kg.

    Twenty suspects were nabbed attempting to export drugs while 25 were caught importing drugs into the country.

    Eighteen suspects were apprehended during follow-up operations. Ten suspected traffickers were caught importing 7.695 kgs of cocaine from Brazil while 13 other suspects were arrested with 22.530kgs of cocaine from Dubai.

    The three abandoned seizures include 25 kgs of methamphetamine going to South Africa, 311 kgs of tramadol originating from India and 0.090 grammes of cocaine from Brazil.

    Monthly breakdown is; January 6.300 kgs and 12 suspects, February 54.760 kgs and 10 suspects, March 39.485 kgs and 13 suspects, April 28.035 kgs and 13 suspects, May 353.945 kgs and 13 suspects while June is 1.585 kgs and two suspects.

    A 46-year-old fashion designer based in Spain, Godfrey Rita, reportedly collected 1.525 kgs of cocaine while at the airport in Dubai on her way from Spain.

    The wraps of cocaine were packed inside duty-free polythene bags. She was intercepted during inward screening of passengers on an Emirate flight from Dubai. In addition, Seriki Muktar Adebayo, 26-year-old was nabbed with 2.070 kgs of heroin onboard an Ethiopian airline flight from Mozambique.

    These are not usual drug trafficking routes.

    Rita said she was promised half a million naira to smuggle the drugs from Dubai.

    “I am a trainee fashion designer living in Spain. I have financial problem and was introduced into drug trafficking by a friend. They told me that somebody will give me the drug while on transit in Dubai. While at the airport, a man approached me and asked if I was Rita.

    ‘’He introduced himself that he is from my friend and gave me the drug in a duty-free bag. I was surprised when the drug was discovered here because it was not hidden at all. I never checked it. I just kept it in my bag the way it was given to me. I was so disappointed in myself,” Rita said. She hails from Benin City, Edo State.

    Seriki Muktar, from Osun State, said he left Nigeria as a footballer in search of a good club. “After a fruitless search for a football club in Tanzania for some months, I moved to Mozambique. Still, I could not secure a club. In the process, I exhausted my money and was stranded. I was so disappointed and frustrated that I needed to return home. At this point, I had no choice but to agree to smuggle drugs. I regret my action” Seriki lamented.

  • NDLEA seized N22b drugs in 2015

    The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) seized drugs worth over N22b in 2015, its chairman and chief executive, Col. Muhammad Abdallah (rtd.), has disclosed.

    He called for concerted efforts against the threat posed by narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

    Abdallah, who spoke on the state of drug control in the country, said the agency seized drugs weighing 903,624.56kg in 2015 alone.

    He said NDLEA arrested 8,778 suspected drug traffickers comprising 8,143 males and 635 females in 2015.

    A total of 903,624.56kg of narcotic drugs was seized from drug trafficking cartels in 2015, he added.

    According to him, the drugs include cannabis 871,480.32kg; psychotropic substances 30,652.93kg; ephedrine 785.10kg; methamphetamine 410.82kg; cocaine 260.47kg; heroin 30.09kg and amphetamine 4.83kg.

    NDLEA, he further stated, won 1,690 cases prosecuted in 2015.

    Abdallah identified training and effective collaboration with stakeholders as some of the reasons for the giant strides recorded by the agency.

    He said: “We have made significant progress through training, strict law enforcement and effective collaboration with international and local partners.

    “While consolidating on the gains recorded, efforts are ongoing to improve staff welfare, provide more logistics support and increase funding.”

  • Narcotis: NDLEA quizzes South Africa based evangelist

    Narcotis: NDLEA quizzes South Africa based evangelist

    Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) are interrogating a South Africa based evangelist over 165kgs of narcotics drugs seized at Apapa Seaport, Lagos.

    The 92kgs of methamphetamine and 73kgs of ephedrine were detected inside two containers of foodstuff meant for export to South Africa.

    The arrest and seizure is a product of intense undercover operation by the NDLEA. The estimated street value of the drugs is 1.4 billion naira.

    Chairman and Chief Executive of the NDLEA, Col. Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah (retd.) said that the seizure has significant influence on the campaign against narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances

    In his words, “this is a product of careful planning and meticulous tracking of narcotic drugs movement. The consignments were closely monitored by our undercover agents and intercepted at Apapa Seaport, Lagos following the detection of narcotics by NDLEA sniffer dogs during screening operation. This will definitely have a positive influence on Nigeria’s drug control efforts”.

    The NDLEA boss added that the Agency will remain meticulous in detecting drugs and prosecuting offenders.

    “I am very happy with the success recorded in this operation. The Agency will remain painstaking and professional in the fight against illicit drug production, trafficking and abuse. We hope to unmask the drug syndicate behind this shipment and make more arrests soon” Abdallah promised.

    The drugs were hidden inside packs of melon concealed in foodstuff and cosmetics such as Gari (cassava flakes), noodles, Knorr and Maggi food seasoning, yam powder, Malt drinks, pepper, Milk, Herbal Hair Cream and Golden Morn cereals. Other items in the container are Damatol Hair Cream, bags of Melon, Kegs of palm oil, Beans, Biscuits, Sardine and Cartons of Orijin bitters.

    During examination of the containers marked MSKU 388274-1 and MSKU 424717-0; anti-narcotic officials detected 20kg of Methamphetamine and 50kg of Ephedrine inside the first container and 72Kg of Methamphetamine and 23Kg of Ephedrine in the second container.

    The total weight of the drugs is 165kgs.

    Officers successfully traced the illicit consignment to a fifty-two year old man who claimed to be an evangelist by name John Vincent Arinze who was arrested in his hotel room in Lagos. A Mercedes Benz Jeep belonging to him was also impounded at the time of arrest.

    The suspect hails from Ara village, Nise in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. John who had lived in South Africa for over a decade accepted ownership of the illicit shipment.

    The suspect in his statement said that he made a big mistake by taking over the business of his late wife

    “I am an evangelist living in Durban South Africa. My late wife was into drug trafficking before she died few years ago. I made a mistake venturing into her business. It is all my fault,” he stated.

     

  • World Drug Day: Dalung, Akiolu, others call for support for NDLEA

    World Drug Day: Dalung, Akiolu, others call for support for NDLEA

    The Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos and other stakeholders have called for intensified efforts in the fight against drug trafficking in the country.
    Dalung said that all over the world, governments are committing billions of dollars to fight the menace of drug abuse.
    According to the minister, “investing in social programmes that discourage young people from going into drugs will yield fruitful results in the long run. The Youth and Sports Ministry will collaborate with the NDLEA in minimising the abuse of drugs and other substances especially among the youth.”
    Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu also called for improved funding for the Agency and provision of logistics for enhanced performance.
    He urged members of the public to volunteer useful information on the activities of drug trafficking organisations in their neighbourhoods for the NDLEA to serve them better.
    “I want the government to improve the funding of the NDLEA. Drug control cannot be fought without logistic support. Members of the public also have a responsibility to report the illegal activities of drug traffickers in their neighbourhood to law enforcement agents,” the Oba stated.
    Chairman and  Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Col. Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah (retd.) said that Nigeria remains committed to the dislodgement of criminal drug syndicates targeting the country and West African sub-region as a hub for illicit drug production, trafficking and abuse.
    The 26th of June was set aside as International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking by resolution 42/112 of the United Nations General Assembly on the 7th of December 1987.
    Abdallah who was represented by the Director General of the Agency, Mrs Roli Bode-George stressed that the country had maintained a rising drug control profile through capacity building and unwavering sense of obligation.
    He promised to work with stakeholders in ensuring a healthy and drug-free society.
    “Nigeria will continue to dislodge criminal drug syndicates seeking to turn our country and West Africa sub-region to a hub for illicit drug production, trafficking and abuse. We have maintained a rising drug control profile through capacity building and unwavering sense of obligation.
    The Agency will continue to work with stakeholders in ensuring a healthy, drug-free society” Abdallah stated.
    The NDLEA boss gave the assurance at an event to mark the 2016 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking held in Lagos. In his words, “As we mark this important day, stakeholders must review drug control strategies aimed at ensuring a safer environment. Moving forward, we must determine the effectiveness of existing measures.
    The adequacy of allocated resources to drug control, effectiveness of public enlightenment on the dangers of drugs and what areas should be given priority attention in terms of policy change and reinforcement.”
    Speaking on the global theme for this year’s campaign, which is Listen First; the NDLEA Chairman called on parents to strengthen the bond between them and their children. “This theme is a clarion call on parents to carry out a self appraisal on the relationship between them and their children and amend observed gaps. When parents fail to listen to their children, they are unwittingly creating room for negative confidants to mislead them.”
    He urged parents, guardians and leaders to continually reach out to young persons, interact and share in their concerns. This will help them to build positive attitudes and relevant skills needed to prevent drug abuse and other social vices inimical to societal peace, growth and development.
    Listening to children and youths is the first step in bonding with them to grow healthy and safe. As children advance through adolescence, they explore their environment and discover their unique potentials and capabilities. In the process, they are exposed to challenges of drug use, violence and radicalisation if not properly guided. Many youths have been negatively  influenced by peer pressure, poverty, exposure to violence, ignorance and absence of supporting parenting.
    Drug use often begins as a way to seek recreation, but the addictive properties of drugs soon make people dependent. This compulsion is uncontrollable and may interfere with the individual’s everyday life. Some of the effects of drug use include paranoia, psychosis, immune deficiencies, organ damage, dropping out of school, loss of job, unfulfilled dreams and premature death to mention a few.
    An estimated 246 million people across the globe, that is 1 out of 20 people between the ages of 15 and 64 years were reported to have used an illicit drug in 2013 by the World Drug Report 2015. It was equally reported that 1 out of 10 drug users about 27 million people, or almost the entire population of a country like Ghana or Mozambique are problem drug users suffering from drug use disorders.
     Almost half of this number about 12.19 million injects drugs while 1.6 million of those who inject drugs are HIV positive. Above all, about 187,000 drug related deaths also took place in 2013.
    Drug syndicates constantly seek ways of circumventing drug control laws. They introduce new psychotropic substances annually and change drug trafficking routes. In 2015, a total of 602 new psychoactive substances were reported by Member States to the International Narcotic Control Board (INCB).
    This represents 55 percent increase over the previous year when 388 new substances were reported globally. In Nigeria, we have observed a growing abuse of new drugs like cough syrups with codeine, tramadol, and Rohypnol. We shall continue to monitor demand and supply in determining the control of substances.
    Another threat of narcotic drugs that has capacity to undermine the sovereignty of nations is the nexus between drug trafficking and terrorism. Illicit proceeds derived from drug trafficking are so huge that such ill-gotten money can be used to finance terrorism and political ambitions of drug barons. We also know that most criminal acts are perpetrated under the influence of narcotics. Armed robbery, murder, rape and violent acts are most often induced by illicit drug use.
    Drug syndicates are targeting Africa as a trans-shipment point  for smuggling cocaine across the Atlantic into Europe as Eastern Europe is gradually becoming a transit and destination area. West Africa is equally becoming an established source of methamphetamine smuggled into East and South East Asia through Southern Africa or Europe. With the expansion of methamphetamine markets in East and South East Asia as well as growing use of methamphetamine in parts of North America and Europe, West Africa is now the focus of drug cartels.
    NDLEA will resist any move to use the sub-region as a hub for illicit drug production and trafficking. The arrests and drug seizures of the Agency reaffirm our commitment. Additionally, the timely arrest and prosecution of four Mexicans and three Bolivians underscores our resolve to stop the infiltration of foreign cartels into Nigeria. Apart from the huge seizures of narcotics at the airports, seaports and land borders; the Agency made a significant breakthrough by detecting eleven clandestine laboratories for the production of methamphetamine in the country since 2011.
    The war against narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances is a battle for peace and welfare of mankind. There is no better time to consolidate on gains recorded as we reappraise and streamline drug control strategies. Let us continue to extend the frontiers of drug abuse prevention programme through an integrated approach. A process driven by families, schools, communities and the media. The Drug Anonymous Support Group that will commence soon is expected to provide help to people with drug abuse problem. This shall be complemented with psychotherapy, which helps patients learn how to resist and redirect compulsions and individual counseling.
    The Agency will continue to undertake innovative approaches to drug control by strengthening international cooperation. Members of the public are encouraged to visit NDLEA website and patronize our social media anti-drug abuse counseling platforms. Through shared responsibility we can achieve far above our individual targets. We must continue to sustain the momentum until total victory is secured.
    The Agency honoured her fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives for a drug-free society adding that their sacrifices are not in vain. It promised to extend the scope of the campaign until total victory is achieved.