Brass LG Chairman wages war on drug abuse

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa

The Executive Chairman of Brass Local Government Council, Lucky Febo has reiterated zero tolerance for illicit use of drugs in Brass Local Government Area.

According to him, this is in line with the policy of the Governor Douye Diri-led administration which frowns at drug abuse.

Febo had led a combined team of security agencies to raid black spots in the local government arresting several suspects for drug abuse.

He restated his commitment to combat the scourge, stressing that eradicating the menace is a fundamental policy of his government.

Febo while commending Governor Douye Diri and his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo for their unwavering advocacy against the illicit use of drugs, said the mass raid in Buo-Ama, Kotikiri, Sangana, Minibie, Bekekiri, and Kongho communities

was part of the strategy to arrest the situation.

“As a government, we will remain steadfast in our commitment to addressing drug abuse and criminal activity within the Local Government.

‘’Our collaborative efforts with necessary law enforcement agencies and relevant stakeholders will persist as we endeavour to identify and apprehend individuals engaged in these illegal activities.

‘’We will also ensure that those apprehended are brought to justice and face the full extent of the law, serving as a deterrent to others who may be tempted to follow in their footsteps,” he said.