The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has called for urgent action to address the increasing prevalence of drug abuse and domestic violence in the North-West subregion.
Speaking at the launch of the Northwest Zonal Sensitisation Against Drug Abuse and Domestic Violence in Kaduna on Monday, Abbas said the subregion has witnessed a 25% rise in drug-related cases over the past three years, with Kaduna State alone experiencing a 28% increase in drug seizures in 2023.
Abbas also said domestic violence remains widespread, with nearly 35% of women nationwide experiencing some form of abuse.