In a shocking revelation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disclosed that some youths in Borno State are turning to fermented human urine as an alternative to hard drugs, according to a report by the Daily Post ng.
The NDLEA Commander of Narcotics in Borno State, Iliyasu Mani, made this disclosure in a statement in Maiduguri.
Mani explained that the abuse of psychoactive substances is rampant among the youths in the state, and they also take other unusual substances such as lizard dung, camel urine, Lipton soaked in gin, and mentholated spirits mixed with soft drinks.
He further revealed that the youths also inhale toilet fumes and gutter dirt in their quest to get intoxicated.
The NDLEA commander’s statement comes amidst growing concerns over the increasing rate of drug abuse among youths in Borno State.
“Let me state categorically here that these new psychoactive substances that are commonly abused today include Cannabis Sativa, skunk, cough syrup with codeine, Ice, Tramadol, Rohypnol, Diazepam, Pentazocine, rubber solution, glue, gutter dirt, toilet fumes, lizard dung.
“Others include Lipton soaked in gin, camel urine, Mentholated spirit in soft drinks, 10-day-old human urine, and so on.”
The state has been plagued by insurgency for over a decade, leading to a breakdown in law and order, making it easier for drug peddlers to operate.
Mani called on parents and guardians to monitor their wards closely and discourage them from indulging in drug abuse. He also urged traditional and religious leaders to play their part in sensitizing the youths on the dangers of drug abuse.
“Despite all these, we must not lose our hope as the agency has strengthened its efforts towards prevention strategy through the establishment of remodeled counselling/rehab centre within the premises of Borno State Command,” the NDLEA commander added.
The NDLEA boss further stated that the agency would continue to carry out raids and arrest drug peddlers and users in the state. He urged members of the public to provide useful information that could lead to the arrest of drug peddlers operating in their communities.
