A survey conducted by NBS found that illicit drug trafficking affects Nigeria and the wider region of the Sahel/West Africa.
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Updated Sep 11
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What happened
A survey conducted by NBS found that illicit drug trafficking affects Nigeria and the wider region of the Sahel/West Africa.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Sahel instability contributes to Nigerian terrorism.Sub-event
- Borno State is currently the focus of cross-border drug smuggling operations.Sub-event
- The drug trade is a profit-driven industry in Nigeria.Sub-event
NBS survey links drug trafficking in Nigeria to the wider Sahel and West Africa.1 source
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The entities involved
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
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West Africa
westernmost region of the African continent
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Sahel
ecoclimatic and biogeographic transition zone in Africa
Related events
- Advocates are warning about potential foreign interference in Nigeria's affairs regarding drug-trafficking documents, impacting national sovereignty.
- Illicit drugs, including opioids, were imported into Nigeria from Bangladesh using an airline.
- Nigeria is strengthening its response to human trafficking occurring across West Africa, with the Nigerian Embassy in Mali assisting victims.
- Joint efforts between the Nigerian government and UNODC are underway to combat organized crime and illegal mining in Nigeria.
- Nigerian nationals were involved in criminal activities while in South Africa.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- punchng.com
- thisdaylive.comMarwa Urges Traditional Rulers, Parents to Take Ownership of War Against Drug Abuse
- opinionnigeria.com
- punchng.com