House of Representatives Decry Drug Epidemic in Nigeria

The House of Representatives has called for a total war against narcotics in Nigeria, warning that drug abuse by youths is contributing to the growing insecurity in the country.

Members of the House took turns at the plenary on Thursday to lament the increasing rate of drug abuse among the youth, with some lawmakers stating that regular medicines and food items like beverages, cookies and sweets were now being mixed with narcotics to get intoxicated.

The lawmakers called for stricter measures by the government to regulate the production, distribution, sale and consumption of pharmaceuticals.