BY HARUNA UMAR, NOVEMBER 22, 2025 | 10:06 PM
Government of Borno State has intensified its campaign against drug abuse and narcotics trafficking.
In a statement on Friday by the ministry of information and internal security, Borno State said the move follows a high-level security meeting between Prof. Usman Tar, the commissioner for information and internal security, and Commander of Narcotics Sule Usman, the State Commandant of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.
The meeting, held in Maiduguri, focused on strengthening the state's response to drug-related crimes, which remain a significant driver of insurgency, radicalization, and violent offenses across Borno.
Prof. Tar described the NDLEA as a central pillar in the state’s security framework.
He said illicit drugs are fueling instability and warned that no society seeking peace can ignore the spread of narcotics.
The commissioner reaffirmed Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s commitment to building a drug-free Borno through strengthened civic mobilization, improved community intelligence, rehabilitation pathways, and enhanced communication channels.
He said the government is prioritizing early warning systems, youth-focused sensitization, and coordinated enforcement operations to dismantle drug networks operating across vulnerable communities.
In his remarks, Commandant Sule Usman commended the state government for its leadership role.
He said the NDLEA is stepping up surveillance, community-based intelligence gathering, and inter-agency operations in drug-prone corridors, including urban centers, border communities, and internally displaced persons camps.
The commandant highlighted recent seizures, ongoing investigations, and expanded rehabilitation programs designed to reduce the risk of young people being drawn into drugs and crime.
He described drug abuse as a “threat multiplier” that fuels insurgency and banditry and called for stronger participation from traditional rulers, religious institutions, schools, and the media in reshaping public attitudes toward narcotics.
Both institutions reaffirmed a renewed alliance centered on joint strategic planning, intensified awareness campaigns, and deeper community involvement in the fight against drugs.
Officials said the partnership is essential for safeguarding communities, restoring social order, and supporting long-term peace and development across Borno State.
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