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March 21, 2026Open Access

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and Its Effectiveness in Curbing Drug Abuse in Ilorin Metropolis

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TATajudeen Kaab AyodejiZUZarat Uthman

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Overview

Convergent mixed-methods study evaluates NDLEA's impact on drug abuse in Ilorin, indicating the need for enhanced community solutions.

Key Points

  • The study aims to assess the effectiveness of the NDLEA in reducing drug abuse among adolescents in Ilorin Metropolis.
  • Convergent mixed-methods design combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews
  • Distribution of structured questionnaires among 391 community members and professionals
  • Analysis using descriptive and inferential statistics for quantitative data and thematic analysis for qualitative data
  • 67.8% of participants reported drug abuse, with cannabis, tramadol, and codeine-based syrups being the most common substances
  • Positive perceptions of NDLEA enforcement were moderate, indicating room for improvement
  • Preventive education campaigns had limited success and rehabilitation programs suffered from inadequate infrastructure and stigma

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Ayodeji et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69be36f76e48c4981c676502https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19116304
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