The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) reports that youths in Borno State are resorting to drinking fermented human urine, preserved for over 10 days, as an alternative to hard drugs.
Iliyasu Mani, the Commander of Narcotics for NDLEA in Borno State, disclosed this in a statement in Maiduguri. He highlighted the prevalent abuse of psychoactive substances among the youths, citing their consumption of unconventional items such as lizard dung, camel urine, Lipton soaked in gin, and mentholated spirits mixed with soft drinks.
In their quest for intoxication, the youths are also reported to inhale toilet fumes and consume gutter dirt, according to Mani. He listed various substances commonly abused, including Cannabis Sativa, skunk, cough syrup with codeine, Ice, Tramadol, Rohypnol, Diazepam, Pentazocine, rubber solution, glue, and 10-day-old human urine.
Mani acknowledged the challenges faced by the NDLEA in combating substance abuse, especially with the increasing involvement of young teens, particularly women. Despite these challenges, he emphasized the agency's commitment to prevention strategies, citing the establishment of a remodeled counseling/rehab center within the Borno State Command premises.
Additionally, Mani mentioned the creation of drop-in centers in all tertiary institutions, serving as drug abuse research centers for the community's benefit. Under his leadership, the NDLEA Command has seized 4.5 tonnes of illicit substances, leading to the arrest of 863 suspects. Of those arrested, 53 have been convicted, while 736 are undergoing counseling.
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