According to the Senior Special Assistant to the Commissioner on Media, Dr Abubakar Tijjani Ibrahim, the visit, which took place after the Attorney General concluded his official engagements at the Ministry, provided an opportunity for both leaders to engage in constructive discussions on strengthening the fight against drug abuse, illicit trafficking and other related criminal activities in Kano State.
During the meeting, discussions focused on the need for stronger inter-agency collaboration, effective information and intelligence sharing, and improved coordination among relevant institutions in tackling the challenges posed by drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
Maude assured the Task Force of the readiness of the Ministry of Justice to provide the necessary legal support and strengthen collaboration with the Committee and other relevant agencies in the collective effort to combat drug abuse, illicit trafficking and related criminal activities in the state.
He stressed the importance of a coordinated approach involving law enforcement agencies, the justice system and other stakeholders, noting that effective prosecution, prevention and public awareness were critical to addressing the menace.
The Attorney General also emphasised the need to protect young people and other vulnerable members of society from the devastating consequences of drug abuse, while reaffirming the Ministry’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote public safety and the rule of law.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Multi-Agency Task Force Committee, Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado, appreciated the Attorney General for the visit and expressed the Committee’s readiness to work closely with the Ministry of Justice and other relevant institutions to achieve its mandate.
The meeting ended with a renewed commitment by both parties to strengthen institutional collaboration and adopt a more coordinated approach towards combating drug abuse, illicit trafficking and associated criminal activities in Kano State.
