The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) exposes the alarming trend of Borno state youths resorting to fermented urine stored for ten days as a substitute for hard drugs.
NDLEA’s Borno state drugs commander, Iliyasu Mani, expressed deep concern over the widespread use of psychoactive chemicals, highlighting the unconventional combination of soft drinks with ingredients such as camel pee, lizard dung, and mentholated spirit.
Mani disclosed that the pursuit of intoxication extends to inhaling gutter debris and toilet smells. He emphasized the gravity of the situation, identifying commonly abused substances like Cannabis Sativa, skunk, codeine-infused cough syrup, Ice, Tramadol, Rohypnol, Diazepam, Pentazocine, rubber solution, glue, gutter dirt, and toilet fumes. Surprisingly, the list also includes Lipton soaked in gin, camel urine, Mentholated spirit in soft drinks, and even 10-day-old human urine.
Despite significant strides in combating drug addiction under Mani’s leadership, the NDLEA acknowledges the escalating challenge, particularly with the involvement of young teens, especially women, in the abuse of these new psychoactive substances. However, the agency remains resolute, fortifying its efforts through prevention strategies, including the establishment of a remodeled counseling and rehab center within the Borno State Command premises.
In addition, NDLEA’s Borno state command has taken proactive steps by setting up drop-in centers at all postsecondary institutions. These centers will serve as hubs for drug abuse research, aiming to benefit the welfare of all citizens. Despite the uphill battle, the NDLEA remains committed to tackling substance abuse and fostering a healthier community.
