Drug abuse thrives as narcotics seizures spike 274%

Experts raise alarm on rising drug abuse among Nigerian children

The business of selling illegal substances is thriving in Nigeria as security agencies arrest more illegal drug dealers and confiscate their wares, according to available data. In 2019, there was 274 percent increase in narcotics seizures and arrests, according to data released Thursday by the Na

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