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Lagos reports 33% drug abuse rate

A Nigerian official reports that Lagos records a 33% drug abuse rate. The headline does not provide further details about the measure or affected population.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 25, 2026, 9:42 AM UTC.

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The reported level indicates a potentially significant public-health and social challenge in Lagos.

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Lagos records 33% drug abuse in Nigeria — Marwa ↗quicknews-africa.net · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 9:32 AM UTC

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