{
  "id": 8658645,
  "title": "Fight against illicit drugs requires coordinated approach – Cross River CP, Ordue",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/fight-against-illicit-drugs-requires-coordinated-approach-cross-river",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T09:37:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/20/fight-against-illicit-drugs-requires-coordinated-approach-cross-river-cp-ordue/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, the Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, has emphasized that combating illicit drugs necessitates a unified approach. This strategy should encompass intelligence-driven operations, preventive measures, public awareness campaigns, community involvement, and robust enforcement. He made these remarks during an interaction with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Cross River State Command, headed by State Commander CN Anteyi John at Calabar.\n\nOrdue reiterated the Police Command's willingness to cooperate with NDLEA in dismantling criminal syndicates and safeguarding innocent citizens from the adverse effects of illicit drug abuse. He underscored the significance of ongoing inter-agency cooperation in addressing drug trafficking, drug-related offenses, cultism, trafficking, and other illicit activities. Ordue reiterated his command's dedication to forging stronger strategic alliances with pertinent entities to safeguard lives, property, public order, and create a secure atmosphere for residents, visitors, and businesses throughout the state.\n\nHe urged citizens to persist in cooperating with law enforcement agencies by providing prompt and reliable information, as security is a collective responsibility. Welcoming Ordue and his team, NDLEA State Commander CN Anteyi John expressed his agency's enthusiasm about the collaboration.",
  "summary": "The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, has stressed that the fight against illicit drugs requires a coordinated approach. He said this should involve intelligence-led operations, preventive interventions, public enlightenment, community engagement and effective enforcement. He stated this in Calabar during his engagement with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency,…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ajo Geoffrey Ordue emphasizes coordinated approach for drug fight",
    "Police and NDLEA pledge cooperation to dismantle criminal syndicates",
    "Citizens urged to provide reliable information for security"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}