HUMAN RIGHTS CALLS FOR URGENT NATIONAL ACTION AGAINST HARD DRUGS, CULTISM AND SOCIAL VICES
Guard Time Information, Human Rights Activists Nationwide, today in Abuja, FCT, called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, security agencies, security chiefs, relevant government boards, traditional institutions, religious leaders, parents, teachers, and the general public to recognize and confront the growing threat posed by hard drugs, cultism, and other social vices across Nigeria. According to the Chairman of Guard Time Information, Mr. Bibi Oduku, intelligence gathering and community-based investigations have revealed an alarming increase in the abuse of dangerous substances such as Colorado (Colos), Tramadol, Codeine, and other illicit drugs. These substances are destroying the health, future, and productivity of thousands of young Nigerians including girls while contributing significantly to rising criminal activities and violent behaviour. Mr. Oduku noted that drug abuse has become a major catalyst for armed robbery, kidnapping, sexual violence, gang activities, cult-related killin...
