Drug traffickers should be killed, says Jang

Apparently impressed by the way Asian countries are executing drug traffickers in their bid to check drug trafficking, the governor of Plateau State, Dr. David Jonah Jang has urge the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency(NDLEA) to pass death sentence on drug pushers in Nigeria.

The governor made this observation during the passing out parade of NDLEA 255 Senior Officers Basic Course 14/2014 after an intensive Five months training at the Regional Academy for Drug Control (RADC) Jos, Plateau State.

Jang noted: “I want the NDLEA to ensure maximum punishment for drug offenders. Let it be death sentence because drug destroys our children and retards national development. Drug trafficking is a serious problem and the NDLEA must redouble her efforts. Besides, all hands must be on the deck to fight the drug war.”

The governor was represented by the Plateau State Commissioner for Planning, professor Comfort Piwuna.

Piwuna congratulated the graduands and further urged them to be upright and hardworking in cleansing the nation of drugs stressing that drug control is a noble profession.

NDLEA Chairman Ahmadu Giade said: “This basic course is to equip officers with sufficient theoretical and practical knowledge imperative for in-depth criminal investigation and effective prosecution of drug offenders. It is also aimed at providing this cadre of officers with sound management skills required to face the challenges of drug crimes investigation and prosecution.”

Giade who was represented by the Director General of the NDLEA, Mrs. Roli Bode-George reminded the officers to play by the rules of the game.

Bode-George: “I wish to reiterate our posture on zero tolerance for corruption. The management of the Agency is championing a comprehensive drug control plan for the Agency and is prepared to make the needed sacrifices for a drug free nation. In addition, NDLEA is transforming into a proactive and intelligence-led Agency.”

Bode-George added that the world is now shifting to community policing which involves collaboration and partnership with members of the public in achieving law enforcement objectives.

She further stated, “The increasing spread of violence in some parts of the country has led to loss of lives and damage to property with rising number of displaced persons. These are glaring threats to our national security and we must rise up to the challenge because of the role of drugs in crime. Research has shown that most criminal acts are perpetrated under the influence of narcotics. Therefore, we must all rise to the great challenge of fighting this menace.”

Three cadets got special awards for outstanding performance during training. Haruna Rasheed Bashir got the award of best behaved cadet. Igonoh Ameh Francis was the best cadet in drills while Nwodozi Nwachukwu Igwebuike got the marksman award.