The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, is working hard to rid Lagos State of illicit drugs.

Its Lagos State Commander, Ralph Igwenagu expressed concern that Lagos was ranked as the state with the highest number of illicit drug users in the country.

According to him, a recent United Nations drug survey on Nigeria revealed a prevalence of drug use in the state.

He says the survey showed that the abuse represented eighteen per cent of the total illicit drugs consumed in the country.

Igwenagu, who spoke, states that the agency would strengthen its collaboration with the Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Kicks Against Drug Abuse campaign to fight drug abuse in the state.

According to him, the agency had also increased its surveillance on the red spots in the state in spite of the Covid-19 pandemic.

He noted that the renewed fight against the use of illicit drugs in the state is a clarion call to parents to watch over their wards.

The Agency boss states that it is also a gentle reminder of the collective responsibility as individuals, organisations and society to rise and safeguard the collective future.