The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Command, has extended rehabilitation services to addicts in the state.
The NDLEA State Commander, Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, made this known in an interview at the Kano command headquarters.
Ahmed said the agency is extending compassion to addicts and efforts to clamp down on drug traffickers and pushers in the state
He said the agency is now prioritizing the treatment, rehabilitation, and reintegration of drug users, especially young people who have been manipulated into addiction.
According to him, young addicts are victims of deceitful cycles and false promises of energy, intelligence, or strength.
“Young people are told these substances will help them study longer or perform better. What they are not told is how these drugs will destroy their bodies, minds, and futures,” he explained.
To combat this, he said the NDLEA has rehabilitation centers across the state where victims are enrolled in skills acquisition programs to learn trades such as tailoring, carpentry, and digital literacy.
“Before they are reintegrated into society, we ensure they have a trade, a purpose, and the tools to live productive lives.
“That’s our mandate under our compassionate Chairman, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa.
“The message is clear, If you are using drugs and want help, come to NDLEA.
“We won’t prosecute you. We will assist you, whether self-referred or brought by family, religious leaders, or community elders, drug users are welcomed with empathy.
“It’s just like walking into a hospital. We’ll assess you and design a treatment plan, either through admission or outpatient care.
“We are also calling on parents and guardians to stop hiding drug problems in their homes. Bring your wards to us because hiding them only makes things worse.
“Substance abuse is not a death sentence, it’s treatable, and we are ready to help,” he told stallion times.
