Former Deputy Commander-General of Narcotics, Abdul Momodu, on Monday encouraged schools across the country to initiate drug-free clubs in order to end drug abuse and crime among youth.
Momodu made the call while delivering a paper on ‘Drugs, Youths and Crime’, at a one -day public lecture organised by Zone F, Zonal Command, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA.
He stated that: “Secondary schools should revive the Boys’ Scout, Girls’ Guide and the Red Cross Societies; this will help our youths to develop the culture of service and leadership.
“Secondary schools should bring back the culture of sporting activities and competitions like the annual inter-house sports and football competition.”
Momodu made it clear that low socio-economic status, early separation from parents, peer pressure as well as poor school attendance were key factors contributing to youth involvement in crime.
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According to him, illicit drugs have different impacts on the mind and body, affecting individuals to varying degrees. He added that psycho-pharmacological studies have figure out that illicit drugs were associated with aggression.
Momodu called for collaboration between the establishment of state and local government drug abuse control committees, with the NDLEA for purpose and results.
While speaking, the Emir of Zazzau, Amb. Ahmad Nuhu- Bamalli recognised NDLEA’s effort in handling drug abuse especially with their stop and search initiative conducted on major roads.
Represented by Alhaji Sambo Magajin, the Chigarin Yamman Zazzau, the emir encouraged parents to develop a close relationship with their wards so as to know the friends they keep.
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