Zamfara state Government has established a Mental health and Psychosocial centre to address trauma and other related issues for
victims of armed bandits attack, kidnappings, drugs, and substance abuse
Thousands of families in Zamfara state have experienced one form of bandit attack or another within the nearly two decades of activities of armed bandits and kidnappers in the region.
The sad development has forced many to abandon their ancestral homes and take refuge in safer areas.
However, experts say such experiences might cause Trauma and Psychological problem
To address the issue, Zamfara state government in collaboration with the World Health Organization has inaugurated a Mental Health and Psychosocial program to help victims of armed banditry and drug abuse
Director, Public Health, Ministry of Health, Zamfara state Dr. Haske insist there’s nexus between illicit drug abuse and insecurity
The Zamfara state government urged all to join hands in the fight against insecurity and Illicit drug Consumption to rid the state of all forms of crime and criminality.
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