NDLEA, LASTMA Synergize To Combat Drug Abuse Among Motorists

In a decisive move to combat the escalating scourge of drug abuse and its far-reaching implications on road safety, the Assistant Commander General of Narcotics, Archie-Abia Ibinabo, who oversees the Directorate of Operations and General Investigation, Lagos, at the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), today paid an official visit to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos.

During the high-level engagement, the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki reaffirmed LASTMA’s readiness to forge a formidable partnership with the NDLEA to combat the alarming consumption of illicit drug, particularly among the youth, and underscored its direct correlation to the rising incidence of road traffic crashes.

He emphasized that reckless driving, often fueled by excessive drug intake, has become a major threat to road safety and public well-being.

Furthermore, the LASTMA General Manager exposed the sophisticated methods employed by drug cartels to facilitate the clandestine transportation of narcotics.

He revealed that illicit substances are frequently trafficked through unconventional channels such as dispatch motorcycles, ambulances, and other seemingly innocuous vehicles.

Stressing the urgency of a synergized response, Mr. Bakare-Oki posited that an intensified crackdown on drug abuse would serve as a linchpin in addressing a myriad of societal challenges affecting the youth, thereby fostering a more secure and orderly environment.

In her remarks, Assistant Commander General of Narcotics Archie-Abia Ibinabo reaffirmed that the NDLEA’s visit was a pivotal component of its ongoing sensitization and enlightenment campaign