Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has signed three executive orders aimed at tackling political thuggery, illegal mining and drug abuse across the state.
The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Re-orientation, Zainab Jalingo, on Sunday.
Speaking on the order against drug abuse, Kefas said the growing problem is contributing to crime, violence and social problems in the state.
According to him, “Drug abuse remains one of the greatest threats to the future of our young people. It fuels insecurity, destroys families, undermines productivity, and exposes communities to various forms of crime.”
He added that the executive order would give authorities stronger powers to prevent, monitor and prosecute drug-related offences while supporting awareness campaigns, rehabilitation programmes and youth development.
On political thuggery, the governor said the order became necessary as political campaigns draw closer. He stressed that his administration would not allow anyone to
