The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army (NA) and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), Major General Ibrahim Ali has called for continuous collaboration between government agencies and civil society organisations to curtail the taking and circulation of illicit substances.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations 3 Division, Major Ishaku Takwa.
General Ali stated this when the management team from Quintessential Healthcare Center, Jos paid him a courtesy visit at Headquarters 3 Division in Jos Plateau state on Wednesday, 24 August 2022.
He decried the use of hard drugs by criminals to perpetrate crimes in the society.
The GOC also commended the Quintessential Healthcare services for its enlightenment programmes on the dangers of illicit drugs while applauding the organisation for assisting troops with post-traumatic disorder and stress.
The Director of 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 disorders and traumatic stress. Professor Moses also commended the military for their untiring efforts towards peace on the plateau.
In another development, the leadership of the Muslims Community in Jebbu Bassa also paid a courtesy call to the GOC and thanked him for supporting the 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 resolve the lingered water problem and improved the security of the community.
He applauded the GOC for assistance rendered to orphans and the 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.
He urged the citizens to always support the security agencies to achieve a safe and secured society.
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