The Amayanabo of Okpoama Kingdom, King Emmanuel Ebitimi Banigo, Okpoama XXI, has ordered the flogging of young men accused of dressing indecently in his community in Brass Council Area of Bayelsa State.
According to Daily Post, the traditional ruler also sanctioned the raid on spots allegedly used by drug peddlers.
The exercise was said to be carried out by a team comprising community youths and chiefs, led by the Chairman of the Chiefs Council, Chief Inikio Sam Sele-Dede.
The team demolished 14 joints where illicit drugs were being sold. Drugs such as cannabis, benzos, cocaine, LSD and codeine were found and seized, the report said.
It was further gathered that the exercise was carried out on Sunday, May 1, following rising the drug use within the community.
The aforementioned publication reported that a source in the community confirmed that scores of youths with alleged indecent haircuts and saggy trousers were apprehended and their hair was forcibly shaved off.
The youths were also reportedly flogged, assaulted and dehumanised.
Speaking at end of the exercise, Chief Inikio Sam Sele-Dede, said Okpoama has forbidden peddling and consumption of drugs, adding that anybody caught will be handed over to the law enforcement agents for prosecution.
He, therefore, called on dealers of hard drugs to keep off the area.