AGAIN, GOV DIRI TASKS TRADITIONAL RULERS TO MAINTAIN PEACE, SECURITY AT KING AWALA'S CORONATION . (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Again, Gov Diri Tasks Traditional Rulers To Maintain Peace, Security At King Awala's Coronation  Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has again urged traditional rulers to remain focused on the maintenance of peace, security and stability in their various domains as part of their contribution towards the development of the state. Governor Diri made the call at the weekend during the coronation ceremony ofHis Royal Majesty King Victor Awala, Ebeni-Ibe the Eighth (VIII) of Atissa Kingdom in the Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, at the Bishop Dimieari Grammar School, Yenagoa, the state capital. Represented by his deputy, Dr Peter Akpe, the Bayelsa Chief Executive acknowledged the critical role traditional rulers play in society as the custodians of culture and tradition, stressing that his administration will continue to hold them in high esteem. Expressing gratitude to the Chiefs and people of Epie-Atissa for their peaceful disposition, Governor Diri, noted...

NDLEA SECURES 9,034 CONVICTIONS,ARRESTS 52 BARONS IN THREE YEARS.(PHOTO).


 NDLEA Secures 9,034 Convictions, Arrests 52 Barons in Three Years


The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced it secured 9,034 convictions over the past three years. This was revealed by the agency’s Chief Executive Officer, Buba Marwa, during the Island Club Business Luncheon in Lagos on Tuesday.


Marwa also reported that 52,901 drug traffickers, including 52 barons, were arrested during the same period. He emphasized that many of the individuals apprehended were high-profile figures, highlighting the deep-rooted nature of drug trafficking in society.


During this time, the NDLEA seized 8.6 million kilograms of various illicit drugs and destroyed 1,572 hectares of cannabis farms. Marwa described the large number of arrests and prosecutions as a significant achievement, demonstrating the agency's commitment to fighting drug trafficking.


Rotimi Olasode Martins, Chairman of the Island Club, praised Marwa for his dedication and effective leadership in the battle against drug abuse. He noted that the widespread issue of drug abuse had severely impacted all levels of society, threatening youth, destabilizing families, and undermining the nation’s socio-economic structure.

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