Unconventional Habits Emerge: NDLEA Reveals Borno Youths Consuming Fermented Urine And Lizard Dung

Unconventional Habits Emerge: NDLEA Reveals Borno Youths Consuming Fermented Urine And Lizard Dung....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has sounded the alarm about a concerning trend in Borno State, where youths are reportedly resorting to drinking fermented human urine preserved over a period of 10 days as a substitute for hard drugs. The disclosure was made by Iliyasu Mani, the Commander of Narcotics of the NDLEA in Borno State, in a statement issued in Maiduguri……CONTINUE READING

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Mani highlighted the prevalence of psychoactive substance abuse among the youth, revealing that they are also consuming unconventional items such as lizard dung, camel urine, Lipton soaked in gin, and Mentholated spirit mixed with soft drinks. Additionally, some engage in inhaling toilet fumes and gutter dirt in their pursuit of intoxication.

Addressing the issue, Mani listed various substances commonly abused, including Cannabis Sativa, skunk, cough syrup with codeine, ice, Tramadol, Rohypnol, Diazepam, Pentazocine, rubber solution, glue, gutter dirt, toilet fumes, lizard dung, Lipton soaked in gin, camel urine, Mentholated spirit in soft drinks, and even 10-day-old human urine.

Despite the NDLEA’s efforts to combat drug abuse, especially among young teens and women, Mani acknowledged the growing challenge. He emphasized the agency’s commitment to prevention strategies, including the establishment of a remodeled counseling/rehab center within the Borno State Command premises. Furthermore, drop-in centers have been set up across tertiary institutions to function as research centers on drug abuse.

Under Mani’s leadership, the NDLEA command has seized 4.5 tonnes of illicit substances and apprehended 863 suspects. Of those arrested, 53 have been convicted, while 736 are undergoing counseling. The commander urged against losing hope and reiterated the agency’s dedication to addressing the issue.

Mani concluded by referencing a United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime household survey conducted in 2018, reviewed in 2021 and 2022, which indicated that the level of substance abuse in Nigeria stood at 14.3%, three times higher than the global average of 5.6%. The survey also highlighted regional variations, with the North-East at 13.6%, North-West at 12%, and North-Central at 10%

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