Armed police stand guard outside cemeteries in Sierra Leone to prevent drug addicts from stealing human bones which they grind up to make the psychoactive “zombie” drug that is sweeping the country.
The president of the West African country, Julius Maada Bio, yesterday (04.05.2024) declared a state of emergency in Sierra Leone due to the epidemic of the use of “kush” – a highly addictive drug cocktail consisting of marijuana, fentanyl, tramadol and formaldehyde.
Shockingly, a key ingredient is ground human bones, which some claim enhances the intoxication due to traces of sulphur.
A surge in the use of kush – which is smoked as a cigarette – now has police officers guarding cemeteries in the capital Freetown to stop young bow-addicts looting human bones.
Julius Maada Bio
Kush has caused hundreds of deaths and psychiatric damage to dozens of users since it first appeared in Sierra Leone about four years ago, according to the government, although there are no official figures on the exact number.
In a national broadcast yesterday, President Bio said: “Our country today faces an existential threat due to the devastating effects of drugs and substance abuse, particularly the destructive synthetic drug kush.”
Although there is no official death toll linked to Kush abuse, a Freetown doctor told the BBC that “over the last few months” hundreds of young men have died from organ failure caused by the drug.
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The effect of kush in Sierra Leone
The Kush Epidemic in Sierra Leone: A Descent into Chaos
As I sit down to write this analysis, I am met with a mix of shock, concern, and horror at the situation unfolding in Sierra Leone. The African nation has been gripped by an epidemic of a highly addictive and destructive drug known as “kush,” which has led to a state of emergency being declared by President Julius Maada Bio. According to reports, armed police are now guarding cemeteries to prevent young addicts from stealing human bones, which are then ground up and used as a key ingredient in this so-called “zombie” drug.
The composition of kush, as reported in various sources, is a cocktail of lethal substances, including marijuana, fentanyl, tramadol, and formaldehyde [[3]]. But what’s even more shocking is the alleged presence of ground human bones, which some claim enhances the intoxication due to traces of sulphur. However, some sources also indicate that FTIR spectrometer testing has found the presence of synthetic cannabinoids and/or nitazenes in kush [[2]]. It’s unclear whether the two accounts are mutually exclusive, or if the composition of kush varies depending on the supplier or region.
The impact of kush on Sierra Leone’s youth is alarming. Reports suggest that the drug has led to a surge in young people dropping out of college, and its physical effects are just as devastating [[1]]. The notion that young people are resorting to looting human bones to feed their addiction is a grim reminder of the chaos and desperation that has gripped the nation.
The declaration of a state of emergency by President Julius Maada Bio is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to address the root causes of this epidemic. Sierra Leone’s struggles with poverty, unemployment, and addiction have created a perfect storm that has allowed kush to flourish. The government, international organizations, and civil society need to come together to tackle this crisis and provide support to those affected.
the kush epidemic in Sierra Leone is a dire warning sign of a nation in crisis. The images of armed police guarding cemeteries, young people looting human bones, and the ravages of addiction are a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of unchecked substance abuse. It is our collective responsibility to shine a light on this issue and demand action to address the root causes of this crisis. Only through concerted efforts can we hope to mitigate the damage and prevent further suffering.
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