Olorunda is a border town in Ogun State’s Abeokuta North Local Government Area, and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has opened a new base there to ramp up its battle against illegal substances.
Under Commander Tijjani Rabe’s supervision, the facility was commissioned on Tuesday in Ogun State.
In an effort to bolster the command’s operational presence and increase community involvement in the battle against drug misuse and trafficking, Oba Olusegun Phillips-Ogunsola, Orunda of Olorunda, rebuilt and furnished the office.
The move came after neighbours and stakeholders voiced their rising concerns about the exposure of youngsters, especially those in school, to illegal narcotics and other harmful substances.
While accepting the suggestion, Oba Phillips-Ogunsola expressed his deep commitment to the anti-drug movement and the necessity of safeguarding the community from the destructive power of illegal substances.
According to the king, the NDLEA’s presence will prevent peddlers and aid decrease the sale, supply, and distribution of illegal substances. He praised the organization for its effort and commitment.
He emphasised the importance of bolstering security and drug-control measures, citing Olorunda’s position as a border community.
Commander Rabe praised the facility’s donation as an act of community ownership and support for narcotics law enforcement in his remarks.
According to Rabe, criminals frequently use border routes to transport illegal substances. He also mentioned that the new station will help the agency respond better to drug-related activity.
He reaffirmed the command’s resolve to keep community operations going and shield locals from the repercussions of drug misuse.
The head of the NDLEA emphasised that the war on drugs would not be successful without the help of other government agencies, as well as citizens and more established institutions. He urged everyone to work together, share information quickly, and take coordinated action.
He informed them that the police had already been sent to the region to start operations and admonished them to be very disciplined and professional at all times.
The development was met with enthusiasm by Olorunda stakeholders, who expressed their belief that it would safeguard the future health, education, and well-being of youngsters residing in the area and the surrounding towns.