Observation

This question attracted lots of candidates and the performance of most candidates who answered it was good as they understood what was required of the question. The defect to most of candidates who missed out in scoring the maximum marks obtainable is mostly attributed to candidates writing about the aftermath or consequences of Drug abuse and why is it to be discouraged rather than focus on the demands of the question which is centered on the job roles of NDLEA.

To those candidates who deviated, expected answers include

• Investigating people who are suspected to have dealings with hard drugs.
• Taking measures that may ensure the elimination and prevention of the root causes of the problems of narcotics drugs and psychotropic substances.
• Co-ordinating all drug laws and enforcement functions conferred on any person or authority.
• Adopting measures which shall include coordinated, preventive and repressive actions against trafficking in hard drugs.
• Adopting measures to eradicate illicit cultivation of narcotic plants and the elimination of illicit demand for narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
• Taking measures to identify, trace, freeze or confiscate proceeds derived from hard drug- related offences.
• Carrying out public enlightenment and campaigns to educate people on the danger of hard drugs and drug abuse.
• Arresting and prosecuting suspected hard drugs dealers/accomplices.
• Destroying confiscated hard drugs.