By Fatima Zahra Muhammad
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger/Kogi Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized 317 packages of compressed Marijuana worth N20.6 million, along the Abuja-Lokoja Highway.
Speaking while handing over the goods to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Minna on Tuesday, the Niger/Kogi Comptroller, Busayo Kadejo described the seizure of the drugs as a major feat, especially as Nigeria prepares for the 2023 elections.
“I am glad that due to the diligent application of self to duty, our officials were able to intercept these illicit packages. If the packages had escaped our eyes, they would have helped in the execution and sustenance of crimes such as banditry, kidnapping, thuggery, and other social services.
“I strongly feel it is important that as the general elections are drawing closer; it is the responsibility of all and sundry to be alert and report suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies,” he said.
Receiving the drugs, the Niger state Commander of the NDLEA, Barrister Haruna Kwetishe commended the Nigeria Customs Service for their efforts at strengthening synergy between government agencies.
He warned politicians to steer clear of drugs as they prepare for the 2023 elections.
According to him, the command would not fold its arms to allow some politicians to use drugs to destabilize Nigeria during the 2023 elections.
“I want to warn politicians that anybody in Niger state that wants to use drugs in this political era, NDLEA is able and ready to reign you in.
“We will arrest you. You may not even see the elections. We will keep you till after the elections”, he warned.
