The National Drug Law EnforcementAgency (NDLEA) has revealed that it has counselled, treated and rehabilitated 53,843 persons struggling with drug use across its 31 rehabilitation centres nationwide in the last five years.
Recall that Kyari, alongside four other suspended IRT officers, including the two now convicted drug traffickers, were initially being prosecuted by the NDLEA on eight-count charge bordering on alleged dealing in hard drugs.
Babafemi said NDLEA operatives became suspicious and subjected his luggage and footwear to a thorough search, leading to the discovery of 16 parcels of cocaine hidden inside the soles of eight pairs of trainers and canvas shoes.
The operation, which followed months of intelligence gathering and surveillance, has exposed what the NDLEA described as a sophisticated Nigerian-Mexican cartel allegedly established to manufacture methamphetamine in commercial quantities.
According to NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, the South African suspect, identified as Jessica Ann Will, was arrested on July 6 during the clearance of passengers arriving aboard Qatar Airways flight QR1433 from Doha.
The interactive session also gave students the opportunity to engage NDLEA officers through questions and discussions aimed at strengthening their character development and preparing them to become responsible, value-driven leaders.
According to the NDLEA, no official of the agency has the authority to privately allocate, sell or offer forfeited vehicles or any other seized assets to individuals under any circumstance.