The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army (NA) and Commander Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), Major General Ibrahim Ali has said criminals take illicit drugs to commit criminality in society.
He made this known on Wednesday 24 August 2022 when the management team from Quintessential Healthcare Center, Jos paid him a courtesy visit at Headquarters 3 Division, Jos Plateau state.
General Ali decried the use of hard drugs by criminals to perpetrate evil in society.
He called for continuous collaboration between government agencies and civil society organisations to curtail the taking and circulation of illicit substances.
The GOC also commended the Quintessential Healthcare services for its enlightenment programmes on dangers of illicit drugs.
He further applauded the organisation for assisting troops on post traumatic disorder and stress.
Speaking earlier, the Director Quintessential Healthcare Center Jos, Professor Moses Audu commended the GOC for his support to the organisation in enabling it to reach out to larger targets.
He said the assistance received had impacted positively on people with mental disorder and traumatic stress.
Professor Moses also commended the military for their untiring efforts towards peace on the plateau.
In a similar development, the leadership of the Muslims Community in Jebbu Bassa also paid courtesy call on the GOC and thanked him for supporting Bassa community with basic amenities.
The group led by the Chief Imam, Central Mosque Jebbu Bassa, Mallam Muhammad Sanusi Tahir, said the activities of 3 Division in the area have helped to resolved the lingered water problem and improved the security of the community.
He applauded the GOC for assistance rendered to orphans and less privileged in the community.
Responding, the GOC revealed that the visit will spur 3 Division to do more to improve the living conditions of the host communities.
A statement by Major Ishaku Takwa, Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 3 Division quoted the GOC urging the citizens to always support the security agencies to achieve a safe and secured society.
Present during the visits were the Chief of Staff 3 Division, Brigadier General DD Kurmi, Principal Staff officers and Commanders of 3 Division related formations and units.
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