The Oyo State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have entered a partnership aimed at tackling drug abuse in Oyo State. According to Punch, the collaboration is intended to foster drug-free communities and enhance security across the state, with both agencies working together to curb the spread and use of illicit substances among residents.
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