Kailahun Town Chief Maada Alpha Bringo Ndolleh, in collaboration with quarter chiefs, has launched a major anti-drug initiative called “A Kush Must Go.”

The campaign brings together a diverse group of stakeholders including sectional and quarter chiefs, youth and women leaders, market women, police, school principals, and ordinary citizens. Media houses are also included to raise awareness about the dangers of kush, a slang term for cannabis or other illicit drugs.

Chief Ndolleh called kush a “pandemic and enemy to mankind,” stating that those involved in its trade are akin to murderers. He vowed that local authorities would do everything in their power to eradicate kush from the district.

The campaign stems from concerns about the negative impact of kush on the community. Chief Ndolleh highlighted issues like school dropouts, deaths, and other unfortunate occurrences linked to drug use.

Participants in the campaign launch proposed several strategies to combat kush, including: Strengthening security at border crossings and police checkpoints, Forming Area Police Partnership committees to foster collaboration and Establishing vigilante groups within each section of the district

Sergeant Desmond Amara Jusu of the Kailahun Police Division’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) pledged the police’s commitment to eliminating kush from the district. He emphasized that “calls from above,” a euphemism for outside influence, would not be tolerated in the fight against drugs.

Sergeant Jusu confirmed recent arrests within Kailahun and encouraged the public to provide information to the police hotline. He promised further actions including raids, destruction of drug dens, arrests, and prosecutions.