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By Desmond Mgboh, Kano
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated a multi-agency task force on drug abuse.
He has equally signed an Executive Order aimed at curbing thuggery and related criminal activities across the state.
He described drug abuse as one of the greatest threats confronting Kano’s youthful population, warning that the menace fuels violent crimes, destroys families, weakens the economy and undermines social stability.
He said the task force would coordinate the state’s response to drug abuse through intelligence gathering, enforcement, public enlightenment, rehabilitation and collaboration with security agencies and other relevant stakeholders.
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He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the task force with adequate funding, operational vehicles, office accommodation, logistics and security backing, while guaranteeing its operational independence to enable it discharge its mandate effectively.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to expanding rehabilitation facilities for victims of drug abuse, noting that the government had already established separate rehabilitation centres for male and female patients and would continue to strengthen support for their recovery and reintegration into the society.
He explained that the Executive Order against thuggery would provide a stronger legal framework for dismantling criminal gangs, curbing political violence and complementing the efforts of security agencies in maintaining law and order across the state.
In his acceptance remarks, the Chairman of the task force, Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, thanked Governor Yusuf for the confidence reposed on the task force and assured that they would carry out their assignment with integrity and professionalism
He said their members fully understand the enormity of their responsibility and would work closely with other institutions to combat drug abuse and promote lasting peace across the state.
