Egbeola said four of the drug suspects were convicted while30 cases are pending in the courts. The commandant also said that 167 drug-dependent persons were counselled, adding that the Command took enlightenment campaigns on drugs abuse to secondary schools and tertiary institutions in the state.
Speaking on the United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking known as World Drug Day, Egbeola expressed gratitude to the state government and all stakeholders in the state for supporting the command to operate effectively.
Egbeola sought the cooperation of people to rid the state of illicit drugs.
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