The Taraba State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has raised concerns over the circulation and abuse of Methamphetamine, commonly known as ‘ICE,’ in the state.
Speaking at a sensitization program in the state capital, Jalingo on Friday, the State Commander, Nanzing Daniel Sallah, alerted parents of the alarming trend of “ICE” abuse and urged them to remain vigilant of their children’s activities.
According to Sallah, they “discovered that youths are avoiding cannabis or alcohol because their parents can easily perceive the smell. They are now turning to ICE because it is odorless.”
Sallah stated that the drug had penetrated various areas, particularly Jalingo, the state capital, despite the agencies effort to curtail it’s distribution.
He stressed the challenges posed by the influx of the drugs and highlighted the agencies ongoing effort to disrupt the supply chain.
Proffering ways of combating drug abuse, the state commander advocated for collaboration with stakeholders such as the National Association of Patent Medicine Dealers, NAPMED, to strengthen enforcement and awareness initiatives and proposed the establishment of drug-free clubs in schools across the state to empower and enlighten students.
