In Adamawa, the NDLEA seizes 3,107kg of drugs and a pistol.

The NDLEA has seized a total of 3,107.778kg of narcotics and locally produced firearms in Adamawa State.

On Monday, the NDLEA Adamawa State Commander, Femi Samson AgboAlu, briefed reporters on the situation.

According to the NDLEA State Commander, the Command has detained over 296 drug offenders, including 286 males and 11 girls, in order to restrict the drug supply strategy.

Cannabis sativa 2,702.167 kg, Tramadol 146.806 kg, Diazepam 36.116 kg, Exol-5 29.676 kg, Pentazocine 124.578 kg, Rohypnol 1.47 kg, Codeine based syrup 61.440 kg, Cocaine 0.005 kg, Methaqualone 0.227 kg, Phenobarbitone 2.290 kg, Ammunition 28 RLA kg

One handgun made in the United States and a nike in military camouflage.

"The total weight of drugs seized over the time period under consideration is 3,107.778 kg. "In the interest of inter-Agency collaboration and synergy, the 28 RLA and the locally produced handgun, the Military Camouflage niker, were surrendered to the Nigerian Police, along with the suspects," he stated.

"The United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking, observed worldwide on June 26," he said, "is a clarion call in addressing transnational drug challenges arising from situations of crisis and protecting the right to health for the most vulnerable, including children and youth; people using drugs, people with drug use disorders; and people who need access to controlled medicine."

"June 26 has remained a watershed moment for drug control stakeholders, drawing them together to raise awareness of the huge challenge that illicit drugs represent to society and to enhance action and cooperation in the pursuit of a drug-free world."

Adamawa State will join the rest of the world in commemorating World Drug Day with a weeklong series of activities beginning with today's Press Briefing (20th June 2022); Wednesday's Advocacy Road Walk Against Drugs; Friday's Juma'at prayers; Saturday's Guest Lecture at the Federal College of Education-1000 Yola's capacity hall; and Sunday's thanksgiving service at the Spiritlife Power Embassy at Karewa Extension – Jimeta.

He called for public participation and synergy in attending UN Day festivities and reporting on them in both print and electronic media.