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Marwa declares war on drug abuse, trafficking in Edo

Marwa declares war on drug abuse, trafficking in Edo
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Photo: NDLEA The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig Gen Mohamed Marwa (retd.), on Thursday declared war on drug abuse and trafficking in Edo State. Speaking on the theme, ‘Addressing the Drug Problem in Edo State’, the NDLEA boss said the fight against illicit drugs required the involvement of the entire society.
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  • ✦Earlier, the Edo State NDLEA Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, said the fight against drug abuse and trafficking could not be won in isolation, calling for stronger collaboration among security agencies.
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Thursday:Photo: NDLEA The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig Gen Mohamed Marwa (retd.), on Thursday declared war on drug abuse and trafficking in Edo State.
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  • ✦Photo: NDLEA The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig Gen Mohamed Marwa (retd.), on Thursday declared war on drug abuse and trafficking in Edo State.
  • ✦Speaking on the theme, ‘Addressing the Drug Problem in Edo State’, the NDLEA boss said the fight against illicit drugs required the involvement of the entire society.
  • ✦Earlier, the Edo State NDLEA Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, said the fight against drug abuse and trafficking could not be won in isolation, calling for stronger collaboration among security agencies.
Key Facts:Thursday: Photo: NDLEA The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig Gen Mohamed Marwa (retd.), on Thursday declared war on drug abuse and trafficking in Edo State.
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NDLEA Chairman, Mohamed Marwa, has declared war on drug abuse and trafficking in Edo State, urging stakeholders to join the fight against illicit drugs.

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Photo: NDLEA The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig Gen Mohamed Marwa (retd.), on Thursday declared war on drug abuse and trafficking in Edo State.

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Speaking on the theme, ‘Addressing the Drug Problem in Edo State’, the NDLEA boss said the fight against illicit drugs required the involvement of the entire society.

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Photo: NDLEA The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig Gen Mohamed Marwa (retd.), on Thursday declared war on drug abuse and trafficking in Edo State.

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