El-Rufai, who said that the security of lives and property was a cardinal focus of his government, disclosed that over 100 patrol vehicles would soon be distributed to security agencies in the state.
The governor, who attended the event with members of his executive council and heads of security agencies, commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for the gains recorded by Nigeria in the fight against drugs. He promised to spearhead anti-drug advocacy in the country. The Chairman of the agency, Ahmadu Giade, said the destruction was symbolic and in line with the NDLEA Act.
He added: “NDLEA Act mandates us under Section 3, Subsection 1(i) to take measures for the early destruction or disposal of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances which have been seized, confiscated or forfeited.
Public destruction of drugs is therefore a continuous exercise in our quest to have a drug-free and secured society in Nigeria and the world at large.” The chairman who was represented by the Director of Prosecution and Legal Services of the agency, Mr Sunday Joseph, gave the breakdown of the drugs.
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