- A Nigerian man has shared photos of a man who became homeless due to substance abuse
- The man revealed that the homeless person was once an hardworking Nigerian man before substance abuse destroyed his life
NAIJ.com has come across the photos of a man who became homeless after he became a victim of substance abuse. The photos of the young man were taken by a photographer while he was scavenging for codeine syrup.
A Nigerian photographer identified as Mohammed Chiroma shared photos of a young man who became homeless in Borno state. The photographer revealed that the young man became homeless due to substance abuse.
Chiroma who shared the photos on Facebook also revealed that the homeless man used to be very hardworking before he became a victim of substance abuse.
Drug addiction allegedly turns hardworking young man into a scavenger in Borno state Photo source: Facebook user Mohammed Chiroma
READ ALSO: Nigerian actor Egbuche Boyd publicly renounces his ex over death threat
According to him, he took the man's photos while he was scavenging for codeine syrup in abattoir, Maiduguri.
He wrote: "This young man is at the abattoir in maiduguri. He was a hard working fellow, before becoming a victim of drug abuse, namely, codeine syrup. From making a clean living to a life of scavenging as the result of a drug abuse #FightAgainstDrugAbuse."
Drug addiction allegedly turns hardworking young man homeless
PAY ATTENTION: Get the Latest Nigerian News on NAIJ.com News App
The photographer further urged the government to endevour to help young men and women who are addicts by providing rehabilitation. He also urged the government to arrest those selling to addicts.
Top 5 Millionaire Politicians Kids And Their Marriage Stories on NAIJ.com TV
Source: Naija.ng