Nigerian Army Cracks Down on Drug Abuse Among Soldiers – Media Talk Africa

Nigerian Army Cracks Down on Drug Abuse Among Soldiers – Media Talk Africa

In a bold move to tackle the growing issue of drug abuse, the Commander of the 17 Brigade Nigeria Army, Katsina, Brig.-Gen Babatunde Omopariola, has issued a di

No Place for Drugs in the Barracks — Army Commander Declares

The Commander of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Katsina, Brigadier General Baba Tunde Omopariola, has firmly declared that military barracks under his jurisdiction are drug-free, emphasizing that soldiers do not require marijuana or any form of narcotics to carry out their duties effectively.

Army Raises The Alarm Over Drug Menace

At the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) held on Saturday in Katsina, the Commander of the 17 Brigade, Brigadier General BO Omopariola, issued a powerful warning about the growing scourge of drug abuse in Nigeria, noting that the menace has infiltrated even the most disciplined institutions, including the military. Visibly concerned, the commander recounted