ACGN Sule Momodu, the Zonal Commander of Zone ‘F’ of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), revealed that there are 14.3 million drug users in Nigeria, with Kaduna State alone having a prevalence rate of 10 percent, ranking fourth in the North-Western states. He addressed pharmacists and military officers during a dialogue in Kaduna, highlighting the connection between the proliferation of controlled drugs and criminal activities, including banditry and terrorism.<\/p>\n
Momodu emphasized that drug use is a significant factor contributing to insecurity in various states across the country. He noted that lack of peace and security poses challenges to the success of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other development plans in Nigeria. During his tenure as the NDLEA Commander in Katsina, the state governor informed him that bandits, when under the influence of tramadol, became unstoppable in carrying out their operations.<\/p>\n
Addressing the audience, community pharmacist Aliyu Jibrin, representing his colleagues, affirmed that pharmacists, being professionals, adhere to the laws and ethics of drug dispensing, ensuring they do not contribute to undermining the security of Nigeria. He pointed out the limited number of pharmacists, less than 400 in Kaduna, compared to the numerous drug stores in the state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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