By Ibrahim Muhammad, Kano The Chairman of Jama'atu Izalatil Bidi'a Wa Ikamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS), Kano State, Professor Ab...
By Ibrahim Muhammad, Kano
The Chairman of Jama'atu Izalatil Bidi'a Wa Ikamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS), Kano State, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Pakistan, has said that firm and decisive prosecution of drug offenders is critical to addressing the growing degeneration of society.
Professor Pakistan stated this when the Chairman of the Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado, paid him a courtesy visit in Kano.
The JIBWIS Chairman, who is a former Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), identified inadequate prosecution of drug offenders as one of the major factors contributing to the worsening social challenges in society, urging government to ensure that offenders face appropriate legal consequences.
He commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for establishing the Task Force, describing the initiative as an important and strategic step towards confronting the menace of drug abuse and illicit trafficking in the state.
According to him, if government can effectively control the sale and consumption of illicit drugs, many of the social vices and security challenges confronting the state would be significantly addressed.
Professor Pakistan pledged the full support of JIBWIS to the Task Force and urged all stakeholders to join the campaign against drug abuse. He advised the Task Force to organise special engagements with identified thugs and other vulnerable groups in various communities, using ward and village heads to facilitate the meetings.
He said Islamic scholars and respected elders from the affected communities should be invited to such engagements to preach, counsel and admonish the youths on the dangers of drug abuse and violence, stressing that the fight against drug abuse is a collective responsibility.
He further pledged to mobilise members of the Ulama to offer prayers for the success of the Task Force.
Earlier, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado said the visit was part of the Task Force's strategic engagement with critical stakeholders towards building partnerships to achieve its mandate.
Rimin Gado described the Ulama as strategic partners in the fight against drug abuse, noting that religious leaders have significant influence in mobilising communities and creating awareness.
He expressed appreciation to Professor Pakistan for his willingness to support the Task Force, stressing that the collaboration would strengthen community mobilisation and public enlightenment against the drug menace in Kano State.
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