The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Tuesday said, it has concluded arrangement to establish offices in all the country as part of the masures to tackle the problem of drug at the grassroots.

The Chairman and Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig-Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd) stated this on Tuesday in Ilorin, Kwara State, during the presentation of two books written by the Commander of the NDLEA, Kwara State Command, Mohammed Ibrahim.

Marwa called on the state government to provide lands for the establishment of the agency’s barracks across the country, and requested them to assist the agency in the provision of operational vehicles to enhance its fight against illicit drugs and substance at the various commands.

While commending the author of the books “Drug Slaves” and “Look Before You Leap” Marwa said that the books will provide the youths with information about how to guide themselves against drugs abuse, while those who have fallen victims can be treated and cured.

Represented by the Director of Internal Affairs and Provost Marshall of the agency, Dr. Mallami Sokoto, Marwa enjoined traditional rulers to join hands with the agency in tackling the menace of drug abuse at the grassroots.

In his keynote address, the Director+General, Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Isa Aremu, advocated stiffer penalties for drug barons in the society.

-9News Nigeria.