Declare state of emergency on drug abuse – Lagos Police boss, Imohimi tells FG
increase in crime on drug abuse, calling for a declaration of state of
emergency on the menace.
Imohimi made the call during a seminar organised by the Crime
Reporters' Association of Nigeria, with the theme: "Stop the
Stigmatization of Ex-Drug Users and Human Trafficking."
The seminar was to mark World Day Against Drug and Human Trafficking.
Imohimi said four out of every 10 young persons would be involved in
drug soon if nothing was done about it by parents, guardians and those
in authorities.
He called on other security agencies for synergy in tackling the menace.
He advised that security agencies should not limit themselves to
enforcement, noting that sensitisation was important.
He said: "The issue of drug abuse has been a major problem.
"In fact, I feel we need to declare a state of emergency on drug abuse
in Nigeria.
"We need to ask ourselves how we got here.
"Drugs had been there since we were young but the difference is that
we had parents that cared; we had family structures, but now, all are
broken down.
"Societal values are gone. Family is supposed to be a platform upon
which every other thing grows.
"If that family influence is missing, one ends up being vulnerable to crime."
Imohimi regretted that some parents had become afraid to confront
their children over drug abuse.
He said: "Before now, the school cared about the conduct of students,
but now no one cares.
"Religious leaders should dedicate time to tell the people evils of drug abuse.
"It is only a sane society that listens to spiritual message. We will
continue to do our own part.
"I want a safe environment where our children can grow up to
contribute their quotas to the development of the society."
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