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Crime-Fighting Measures Strengthened As Imo State Renews Efforts To Tackle Illicit Drug Menace (Details)
The Imo State Government has launched a renewed campaign against the utilization of illegal drugs, narcotics, and harmful substances within the state. Chief Ezechukwu Ogbonna, the Special Adviser to Governor Hope Uzodimma on Narcotics and Illicit Drugs Monitoring, announced this during a one-day awareness campaign against drug and substance abuse, addiction, and trafficking held in Ihitteaforkwu, Ahiazu Mbaise LGA of the state on Wednesday….CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Organized by Ogbonna in collaboration with High Chief Okwudiri Nwandu, the Executive Director of the Coalition of Youth Alliance Movement (COYAM), the campaign aims to address mental health issues, crime, and insecurity associated with drug use. Ogbonna cautioned youths against engaging in the use of illicit drugs and narcotics, emphasizing that Governor Uzodimma’s proactive understanding of the negative consequences of drug abuse on youths led to the establishment of the Bureau of Narcotics and Illicit Drugs Monitoring.
Ogbonna revealed that the campaign, previously conducted in Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA, will extend to all 27 council areas of the state. His office remains committed to educating young individuals about the dangers of illicit drugs.
High Chief Okwudiri Nwandu, an indigene of the community, explained that health experts were brought in to assess the health status of the people, emphasizing the importance of early knowledge of one’s health condition for timely precautions and complication prevention. He condemned the use of illicit drugs, particularly by youths, highlighting that “only the living can plan the future” and pledged continuous collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Bureau of Narcotics and Illicit Drugs Monitoring in combating drug abuse.
Addressing the theme, ‘Drug Abuse: Issues and Concepts,’ NDLEA’s Head of Rehabilitation, Treatment & Counseling in Imo, Superintendent of Narcotics Ugbede Chiamaka, clarified that drug abuse encompasses both the use of illicit drugs and drugs without the prescription of qualified medical personnel. Chiamaka disclosed that certain natural substances, such as kolanuts, have negative effects on consumers, citing madness, lung cancer, and mouth ulcer as among the various health challenges resulting from drug abuse. NDLEA’s Deputy State Commander in charge of Operations and Training, Mr. Lamuwa Shehu, urged parents not to expose their children to alcohol early on but to closely monitor their growth.
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused members of the Accord Party of unleashing post-election violence against its supporters across the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement released by party spokesperson Kola Olabisi, the APC claimed that armed political thugs and unauthorized individuals forcefully seized control of local government council areas and motor parks. The party detailed multiple violent incidents, including clashes in Osogbo and Modakeke, an assault on a local ward chairman in Ifelodun Local Government Area, and the destruction of property.
Citing specific instances of arson, vandalism, and physical assault, the APC condemned the hostility as a direct threat to public safety. The party urged Governor Adeleke to intervene immediately, demanding that he call his supporters to order and manage his electoral victory responsibly to prevent further escalation.
African Action Congress (AAC) 2027 presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has dismissed the National Peace Accord as a largely ineffective “ritual.”....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja on the sidelines of the signing ceremony, Sowore expressed skepticism regarding the pact’s ability to prevent electoral violence. He pointed to recent governorship elections in Osun State, noting that fatalities occurred despite political parties and candidates signing similar peace agreements beforehand.
Rather than continuing with peace accords, Sowore advocated for a “Justice Accord” that would enforce strict sanctions against any candidates or parties who breach their commitments.
The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Adewale Olumide Egbedun, has publicly accused the state Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, of issuing a shoot-on-sight directive targeting individuals found within local government council premises across the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Olamide Tiamiyu, the Speaker strongly condemned the alleged order as an unacceptable threat to democracy. He stressed that political disputes should never justify bloodshed and reminded law enforcement that their primary constitutional duty is to protect citizens, not endanger them.
Demands for Transparency and Investigation
Recalling past public concerns regarding alleged police “killer squads,” Egbedun noted that previous denials by the force do not dismiss the gravity of current patterns. He has formally called on the Inspector-General of Police to launch an immediate, transparent investigation into CP Gotan’s directives and to clarify operational orders across all Osun formations.
Furthermore, the Speaker urged civil society organizations, the media, and human rights advocates to remain vigilant. He warned that he will personally pursue all available domestic and international legal avenues to ensure accountability if any citizen loses their life due to unlawful police actions.
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