Kano: NDLEA clarifies ‘6 of 10 students are drug users’

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano State has clarified a report that six out of 10 students in the state are drug users.

Daily Trust reported that the command’s Superintendent of Narcotics, Jibril Ibrahim, had revealed that based on request, the percentage of drug users among students was very high and could be said to be more than 50 per cent.

But clarifying the report, the command’s spokesman, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, said the figures were specific to the clients treated at their rehabilitation centre.

He said, “It has come to our notice that the recent statistics shared by one of our staff regarding drug use among students was a mistake, and we want to ensure accurate information is provided to the public.

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“The statistics previously shared stating that out of every 10 students, five to six are drug users, was specific to the clients treated at our rehabilitation centre. We apologise for any confusion caused by this misinterpretation. It is important to note that these figures solely reflect the prevalence of drug use among individuals seeking treatment within our facility and not in any way applied to all the students studying in Kano.

“We understand the significance of accurate information in public discourse, particularly when it comes to sensitive topics like drug use. Therefore, we feel it is our responsibility to rectify any misunderstanding and ensure that the correct data is disseminated.”