In a decisive blow to the networks fueling substance abuse among youth, a NACADA-led multi-agency security operation has dismantled a major narcotics and illicit alcohol hub in the Sigalagala area, arresting a key suspect and destroying a massive haul of contraband.
The operation, led by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) alongside a specialised unit of the Administration Police, targeted the heart of the trade in Kakamega South.
It culminated in the arrest of an alleged main supplier of cannabis sativa to students of Sigalagala National Polytechnic.
Simultaneously, teams raided five sprawling brewing dens along the banks of River Yala, resulting in the arrest of one brewer and the destruction of over 5,000 litres of chang'aa and 100,000 litres of the notoriously potent illicit brew known as 'Sigalagala'.
Speaking after the crackdown, NACADA Chief Executive Officer Anthony Omerikwa issued a stern warning to traffickers and brewers, underscoring the Authority’s resolve.
“To those merchants of death who are hell-bent on destroying the future of our children, hear this clearly: we are not relenting. This war is far from over. We shall not sit and watch as our children's future is destroyed by drugs and illicit alcohol,” Omerikwa stated.
He emphasised that the operation is part of the government’s ongoing 100-Day Rapid Results Initiative (RRI), a nationwide surge against substance abuse, and vowed that the crackdown would be sustained and expanded.
“The directive is clear, and our execution will be thorough. No stone will be left unturned in this mission to reclaim our communities from the scourge of addiction. We will pursue every lead, dismantle every network, and shut down every brewing den,” he affirmed.
Omerikwa also expressed gratitude to the multi-agency teams, highlighting collaboration as key to the operation’s success.
“This significant disruption of criminal activities in Sigalagala is a testament to what we can achieve when we work together. We thank our partners in the National Police Service and all agencies involved for their steadfast support. This is a shared fight for the soul of our nation.”
Litres of illicit alcohol destroyed by NACADA in Kakamega/NACADA
