Five Central University students arrested over alleged involvement in the sale and distribution of cannabis and cannabis-infused products have been remanded by the court and are expected to reappear next week. Authorities are investigating the full extent of the operation and seeking to trace the supply chain.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Director of NACOC says a nationwide survey by the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment found illicit drug trade has become increasingly common in tertiary institutions and training colleges. He notes that students themselves are becoming vendors and leading sales of drugs in schools, as evidenced by recent arrests at Central University.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission's Deputy Director has attributed rising illicit drug use among young people in tertiary institutions to "youthful exuberance," citing instances where students sell cannabis-infused products on campus. He warned of the normalisation of drug consumption in academic environments and called for enforcement, education and rehabilitation initiatives to address the trend.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission has expressed concern over growing drug-related activities in secondary schools and universities, with intelligence suggesting increased drug use and distribution among students. NACOC's Head of Public Relations cited instances including 20 students sent home from a girls' school for drug-related offences and drug operations at Central University.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →