Two students face investigation over alleged cannabis possession at Taraba varsity

As part of its sustained campaign against drug abuse and cult-related activities, the Directorate of Narcotics and Anti-Cultism of Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo, has apprehended two 300-level students from the Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, for allegedly smoking cannabis within the university premises.

The students were said to have been intercepted during a routine operation conducted by officers of the directorate after they were allegedly found in possession of substances suspected to be cannabis and reportedly smoking within the university environment.

The Director of the Directorate of Narcotics and Anti-Cultism stated that the operation underscored the university’s zero-tolerance policy on drug abuse and other activities capable of disrupting the peaceful academic environment.

He reaffirmed the directorate’s commitment to strengthening surveillance and enforcement efforts to ensure that the campus remains safe, secure and conducive to teaching, learning and research.

The matter, according to findings by our reporter, has been referred to the appropriate university authorities for further investigation and any necessary disciplinary action in accordance with the university’s rules and regulations.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sunday Paul Bako, reaffirmed the university’s commitment to combating drug abuse, cultism and other social vices on campus.

The university, according to him, will continue to strengthen preventive and enforcement measures aimed at promoting discipline, safeguarding students’ welfare and maintaining a secure academic environment for all members of the university community.