The executive leadership of Kenyangbene Federated Community in the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, has announced a series of stringent sanctions, including fines ranging from ₦100,000 to ₦300,000, as part of renewed efforts to combat drug abuse, criminality, and other acts of indiscipline within the community.

The resolutions were reached during a stakeholders' meeting held at the community town hall and were jointly endorsed by Comrade Thankgod Ojogun, Executive Chairman of Kenyangbene Federated Community, and Comrade Yinrinmine Samuel Saniyo, Secretary-General, who both reaffirmed the leadership's commitment to restoring sanity, discipline, and peaceful coexistence in the community on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Addressing the gathering which brought together elders, women, youths, and other community stakeholders to deliberate on measures aimed at restoring peace, order, and sustainable development in the community, Comrade Ojogun stressed that tackling indiscipline and the growing menace of drug abuse had become imperative to safeguard the future of the community and ensure a peaceful environment for residents.

He lamented the increasing cases of youth restiveness, abuse of illicit substances, rape, theft, and drug trafficking, warning that such criminal activities pose a serious threat not only to Kenyangbene, but also to the wider Gbaramatu Kingdom.

According to the chairman, the youth remain the hope of tomorrow, and continued involvement in hard drugs and other social vices could destroy their future while undermining the collective progress of the community.

Following extensive consultations with stakeholders, the community adopted several resolutions, including a total ban on the smoking and sale of Indian hemp and other hard drugs within Kenyangbene.

Under the new measures, anyone found smoking Indian hemp or other prohibited substances within the community will pay a ₦150,000 fine, while individuals caught selling hard drugs or Indian hemp will be sanctioned with a ₦200,000 fine.

The community also resolved that anyone found guilty of defiling an under-aged child would face appropriate disciplinary actions in addition to paying a ₦300,000 fine.

Similarly, any person found guilty of engaging in an illicit relationship with another man's wife will be fined ₦250,000, alongside the payment of any additional damages that may arise from the offence.

To promote respect for traditional values and authority, the leadership further resolved that any youth who insults or abuses an elder, whether justified or not, will pay a ₦100,000 fine.

In another move aimed at fostering peaceful family relationships, the community ruled that any man or woman found publicly fighting or humiliating his or her spouse will be fined ₦150,000.

Beyond security and discipline, the Executive Chairman also appealed to traders operating within the community to reduce the prices of essential commodities, particularly sachet water, noting that the rising cost of living has placed enormous hardship on less privileged residents. He likewise urged business owners to moderate prices to ease the burden on ordinary members of the community.

As part of efforts to ensure compliance with the new directives, the meeting concluded with the installation of "NO SMOKING OF HARD DRUGS" warning signs at strategic locations across Kenyangbene to serve as a deterrent and reinforce the community's zero-tolerance stance against drug abuse.